The <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool </a>injury crisis continues as Joël Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold join the list of players to hit the sidelines. Including these two, Liverpool has eight senior players unavailable due to various injuries.



Both Matip and Alexander-Arnold are set to miss two weeks. Matip has a calf issue, while his English teammate picked up an ankle injury.



At the weekend, the Reds suffered a 3-2 defeat against <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/arsenal-tv-schedule/">Arsenal</a>. Following the loss, Liverpool sits 10th in the Premier League table. Those league-leading Gunners have a 14 point cushion over Liverpool, with Arsenal playing one more game. In fact, Jürgen Klopp’s team failed to win a league game in September. The club’s last league victory came at home to Newcastle on Aug. 31. Of course, Liverpool only had two games in the league during September. The Premier League postponed two of those games. 



Injuries are a theme for Klopp in the early stages of this campaign. In particular, his midfield took a hit with issues to Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones, Arthur Melo and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Fortunately, Henderson and Thiago have recovered. Yet, Liverpool is still without the other four midfielders.



<h2>The Liverpool injury crisis in 2022/23</h2>



Jones, who has not featured at all so far this season, is recovering from a fractured tibia. Recently, the midfielder rejoined training. His return to full fitness and availability for selection is on the near horizon.



Klopp left Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain off of the club’s Champions League squads. They most likely fall down in the pecking order of playing time. However, the manager added that they are still requiring extra time to recover from muscle injuries.



Arthur arrived at Anfield in at the final stages of the summer transfer window. In fact, he came in to ease the Liverpool injury crisis. Unfortunately, the Brazilian has encountered his own issues. Arthur only managed 13 total minutes on the pitch for the Reds so far. Now, he looks to miss three or four months of time following surgery to his quad.



Andy Robertson and <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/luis-diaz-injury-sidelines-forward-through-world-cup-20221010-WST-403697.html">Luis Diaz</a> have also picked up injuries as well. The two vastly important players are the biggest losses for Klopp and company. Diaz also suffered an injury in the Arsenal match. He is slated to miss two months due to knee problems. Robertson could, however, be set to feature at the weekend. Liverpool’s next Premier League game is against Manchester City on Sunday.



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Joel Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold are the latest names to join the Liverpool injury crisis. Both picked up knocks against Arsenal.

Matip, Alexander-Arnold add to growing Liverpool injury crisis

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As part of deadline day, <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool</a> completed the signing of Arthur Melo on a one-year loan. Liverpool acquires the Brazilian midfielder from <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/juventus-tv-schedule/">Juventus</a>. Arthur’s tenure also includes a stint at <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barcelona</a>, bringing plenty of experience from top European leagues and the UEFA Champions League to Anfield.
Arthur played 135 combined matches with Barca and Juve, including 26 Champions League appearances. Although not much of a scoring threat, Arthur excels with the ball at his feet. He previously ranked highly in pass attempts, completed passes and progressive passes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Arthur first came over to Europe after Barcelona purchased the midfielder at the age of 21. Back then, the Catalan club shelled out just over $34 million for his midfield ability. Juventus then snagged his services in a swap deal with Miralem Pjanić&nbsp;going the other way.
<h3>Liverpool brings over Arthur Melo to help midfield</h3>
There is no secret the Reds have been in the market for a new midfielder over the last few weeks.&nbsp; Manager Jurgen Klopp has dealt with thin numbers in central midfield due to the absences of Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Curtis Jones.
Klopp’s midfield headache worsened Wednesday night. Club captain Jordan Henderson suffered an injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 comeback victory against Newcastle United.
The short-term loan makes sense for Liverpool, as although they have injuries, these players are still under contract. Klopp reiterated these feelings on Wednesday.
<blockquote>“Now we can make a decision if we bring someone in, is it the right one?” <a href="https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-midfielder-breaking-24890389" target="_blank" rel="noopener">claimed Klopp</a>. “I’m not 100% sure. Short-term? Probably yes. Long-term, I am not 100% sure.”</blockquote>
While Arthur comes in to this thin Liverpool midfield, he experienced <a href="https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us/arthur/verletzungen/spieler/362842" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his own injury problems</a> during his career. The Brazilian missed 47 total matches due to illness/injury since joining Barca in 2018. This past year, he missed three months after intricate surgery on his right leg.
Nevertheless, the German manager has made it clear that he wanted to bring in a new midfielder and he gets his wish with Arthur.&nbsp;Liverpool’s next match is against Merseyside rivals Everton on Saturday, September 3.
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Arthur Melo is the name that Liverpool acquired to aid its depleted midfield, with the Brazilian arriving on a short-term deal.

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