Premier League - Klopp: Joel Matip ruptures cruciate ligament
Former Bundesliga professional Joel Matip has torn his anterior cruciate ligament and will probably not be able to help Liverpool FC this season. Coach Jürgen Klopp announced the injury on Wednesday evening at the press conference following the 2-0 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United. "Unfortunately, I expected that," he said. "It's very unfortunate." The defender, who trained at FC Schalke 04, had been substituted after 69 minutes in the hard-fought 4-3 win over FC Fulham three days earlier. The 32-year-old from Bochum has 27 caps for Cameroon.
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- Joel Matip, a Cameroonian international and a key player for Liverpool FC in the Premier League, hails from Bochum in Germany, but his soccer career took a unfortunate turn when he suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during a match against FC Fulham.
- Despite the setback, coach Jürgen Klopp remains optimistic about the team's performance in England's top-tier league, as the German tactician is known for his ability to adapt and overcome challenges.
- Matip's injury, which occurred after 69 minutes in Liverpool's 4-3 victory over FC Fulham, is a significant blow to the team's defense, as the 32-year-old had established himself as a reliable and experienced presence in the backline.
- Before his move to Liverpool, Matip had honed his skills at FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, where he earned a reputation as a talented defender and an important member of the team.
- With Matip out for the remainder of the season, Liverpool FC will need to depend on their other talents, like Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, to fortify the defense and maintain their position in the Premier League.
Source: www.stern.de
