Liverpool could be left without two key attackers against Arsenal

Liverpool could be without two key attackers when they meet Arsenal in the Sunday first division match at the Emirates Stadium.

The Merseyside giants continued their dominance at the top of the table with a resounding 4-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Now they face another obstacle: Arsenal away from home and heading into the clash, the manager said. Jurgen Klopp has provided some worrying news.

Darwin Nunez has a swollen foot after an incident during the midweek match and is considered doubtful to face the Gunners.

He said (via Liverpoolfc.com): “He only took his boot off after the game because he didn't want to see it before, he knew there was something. Then he left the stadium with a boot, and it was not a football boot.”

“So, nothing was broken, the x-rays are clear, but (it is) swollen and we have to see if he can put his foot back in a boot or not because we all know that takes time. “I didn’t see him this morning, so we’ll have to wait a bit.”

double whammy

Apart from Núñez, Klopp will be left without Mohamed Salah due to a hamstring injury. The German coach confirmed in his last press conference that the Egyptian star would not be available At least for the next two games.

Liverpool could therefore be without two of their main forwards against Arsenal, but should still start the match as favorites as they already beat the Gunners in the match. FA Cup Third round as a visitor last month.

The Reds also drew 1-1 against Mikel ArtetaThe Anfield team. They were by far the better team in the second half and couldn't find the match winner after failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Liverpool are currently 5 points ahead of Arsenal in the title race and have a chance to stop the Gunners' chase by beating them this weekend. Diogo Jota could be key. He has been Arsenal's enemy with 8 goals in 14 games.