Reason are further suspected corona cases, as the “Reds” announced. First-team training was canceled on Tuesday after further positive tests were found on players and staff.
In addition to coach Jürgen Klopp, regular players Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip and goalkeeper Alisson were missing in the duel at Chelsea (2: 2) on Sunday because of suspected corona infection.
Liverpool have now stated that other factors such as injuries and the surrender of players like Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita to the Africa Cup would affect the availability of players for the first leg at the Emirates Stadium.
A quick decision should follow
“With no prospect of the current situation improving or possibly getting worse ahead of Thursday’s game, the club think it would be wise and sensible to request a rescheduling of the game,” said Liverpool.
The English Football League said it would “make a decision as soon as possible once the circumstances have been fully examined”.
dpa
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Status: 04.01.2022, 9:01 pm