Champions League: Liverpool boosted by the return of Nunez and Konate

As Liverpool bid to seal a last-16 spot in the UEFA Champions League against Ajax Amsterdam at the Johan Cruyff Arena tonight, they have been boosted by the return of Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate to action.

Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara remains absent as Nunez and Konate returned to training after respective hamstring and muscle injuries.

Thiago is yet to overcome the ear infection that ruled him out of the 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Liverpool only needs a draw to progress from Group A to the last 16 stages.

Should they lose, Jurgen Klopp’s men will require a point against Napoli at Anfield on 1 November to be certain of advancing.

The boss has confirmed that Ibrahima Konate and Darwin Nunez could feature in tomorrow's #UCL fixture at Ajax. ⤵

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 25, 2022

Napoli currently tops the group, and they have already qualified. They will play Rangers again tonight.

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France center-back Konate will be returning to action m since 12 October. Nunez, who has three goals in his past four appearances, missed the Forest defeat due to a muscle problem.

“He trained normal yesterday and today, so yes, at this moment, he is available,” said Klopp on Tuesday when asked about Nunez.

Alison reaches a milestone at Liverpool

Meanwhile, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson will make his 200th Liverpool appearance if he plays.

So far, the 30-year-old, who joined the Reds in 2018, has 89 clean sheets in 199 league and cup games.