Jurgen Klopp delivers a grim update on Liverpool’s injuries and provides insights into his decision to substitute Darwin Nunez.

Jurgen Klopp faced a bit of a challenge as striker Darwin Nunez, along with two other Liverpool players, was substituted before the commencement of the second half against Brentford.

Nunez found the back of the net for Liverpool’s initial goal in their triumph at the Gtech Community Stadium, seizing on a header from Diogo Jota and swiftly racing through to chip Mark Flekken. However, he was unable to build on this accomplishment in the second half, as Cody Gakpo took his position following the restart.

Nunez, the ex-Benfica player, wasn’t the sole individual to depart the game prematurely. Curtis Jones and Jota also exited before half-time, raising concerns about their availability for the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Chelsea next Sunday.

Liverpool had already been missing Trent Alexander-Arnold for the match, and there were uncertainties surrounding the availability of Alisson and Dominik Szoboszlai. Klopp, already dealing with several injury concerns, is likely hoping to avoid further setbacks. The situation with Nunez remains uncertain, adding to the manager’s concerns.

“Yes, without a doubt,” he responded when questioned about Liverpool’s unfortunate run with injuries. “Curtis [Jones] took a knock, and there was a challenge involving Diogo [Jota]. Regarding Darwin [Nunez], we’re uncertain if he picked up an injury; he felt something. We’ll assess the situation,” the manager explained. “It has consistently been a challenging period for us, but currently, we’re managing. We have accumulated 57 points, and in a few days, we’ll be back on the pitch.”

There were positive aspects for Klopp, particularly with the return of Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian made his comeback, playing for the first time since sustaining an injury on international duty in January. Salah not only provided an assist for Alexis Mac Allister but also scored a goal himself.

“He is incredible,” Mac Allister expressed to TNT Sports when discussing Salah. “I am extremely happy for him. He has been sidelined and a bit frustrated, but he returned and, in just a few minutes, contributed with a goal and an assist. He is an exceptional player, a great leader, and a crucial asset for us.

“We have crucial matches against Luton and Chelsea, and we’re focused on taking it game by game, giving our best,” the Argentine added. The upcoming game against Luton is scheduled for Wednesday, and Klopp’s team is aiming for three points while hoping to avoid new injuries against the Hatters.