"Liverpool" and "Manchester City" club strategists are forced to deal with unforeseen problems.
Pep Guardiola confirmed that Aymeric Laporte will not return to the field for City after knee surgery for several months, possibly even next year. The French defender became a crucial player for the "City" just before the national team break.
"Five, six months, next year" - Guardiola spoke about Laporte's return date. - It will be January or February".
In a press conference, Guardiola also added that Leroy Sane will only return to normal game serious at the end of the season.
"He should be back towards the end of the season. It should be fine for him. He returned to Manchester a few days ago, is now with us, and we hope he will recover as well as possible", added the strategist, also confirming that Gabriel Jesus and Benjamin Mendy won't be able to help the team yet.
PEP ???? (On duration of Laporte's absence from injury) Not long, five months, six months, next year... January or February.
On the other hand, J. Klopp has a problem in the goalkeeper position. Despite a successful debut by Adriano, the "Reds" fans won't see the best goalkeeper of last season, UEFA's Alisson, for at least another month.
"He had a serious calf injury. He already feels much better now, which is good news, but we still don't know when he will return.
Our goal is to have him back in the squad immediately after the national team break, but we are still not sure about that", said the German.
Another international break will start in mid-October, so Alisson will likely miss the next seven or so closest "Liverpool" games.
Klopp also added that Naby Keita is close to returning - he should start training with the team next week.
Naby Keita is nearing a return to full training, Jürgen Klopp has confirmed.
