NewsAlisson, Firmino and Matip return suspected positive COVID-19 tests
Published 2nd January 2022
By James Carroll at Stamford Bridge
Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip have been ruled out of Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea today after returning suspected positive tests for COVID-19.
The trio will play no part in the fixture at Stamford Bridge and are now isolating.
It follows news Jürgen Klopp will not be present at the encounter after also registering a suspected positive test.
All other members of the Reds’ playing squad have subsequently been tested and received negative results.
Published 2nd January 2022