Liverpool left back Andy Robertson&nbsp;is doubtful for the team's Premier League season opener away to Norwich next Saturday after picking up an ankle injury in Sunday`s 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao in a friendly, manager Juergen Klopp said. 
 
Robertson limped off at the end of the first half of the match at Anfield as he attempted to block a cross and Klopp said the 27-year old defender would undergo a scan on Monday to assess the extent of the injury. 
 
"We obviously don’t know at the moment how serious it is but he got the ball on the front of his foot and twisted the ankle," Klopp told a post-match news conference.

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"The pain has settled already, but we cannot say anything further without assessment tomorrow. He has to get a scan and then we will know more." 
 
Liverpool entertains another Spanish side, Osasuna, in a final warm-up game on Monday before starting its Premier League campaign at Norwich, which was promoted back to the top flight after one season in the Championship.

Liverpool left back Andy Robertson is doubtful for the team's Premier League season opener away to Norwich next Saturday after picking up an ankle injury in Sunday`s 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao in a friendly, manager Juergen Klopp said.

Liverpool left back Andy Robertson is doubtful for the team's Premier League season opener away to Norwich next Saturday after picking up an ankle injury in Sunday`s 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao in a friendly, manager Juergen Klopp said. Robertson limped off at the end of the first half of the match at Anfield as he attempted to block a cross and Klopp said the 27-year old defender would undergo a scan on Monday to assess the extent of the injury. "We obviously don’t know at the moment how serious it is but he got the ball on the front of his foot and twisted the ankle," Klopp told a post-match news conference. Your support today was amazing! Thank you for all your messages, I’m positive but let’s see what tomorrow brings! #YNWA pic.twitter.com/tOFvWrvNgG — Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) August 8, 2021 × "The pain has settled already, but we cannot say anything further without assessment tomorrow. He has to get a scan and then we will know more." Liverpool entertains another Spanish side, Osasuna, in a final warm-up game on Monday before starting its Premier League campaign at Norwich, which was promoted back to the top flight after one season in the Championship.

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Liverpool’s talismanic forward Mohamed Salah can return back to training after testing negative for COVID-19, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Salah missed Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Leicester City&nbsp;in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/premier-league">Premier League</a> after contracting the coronavirus but has now tested negative.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-star-mohamed-salah-tests-positive-for-covid-19-343028">Salah had tested positive for COVID-19</a>&nbsp;while on international duty with Egypt last week. Klopp said that Salah has tested negative and can re-join the training group as Liverpool gear up for gruelling fixtures in the Premier League, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/uefa-champions-league">UEFA Champions League</a> and other competitions. He further said that there are two more tests lined-up for the next two days.

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<h2>Salah can train with us: Jurgen Klopp</h2>

“That’s what I’ve heard, a negative,” Klopp said. “I think from now he is pretty normal in all the testing. On Monday, we have UEFA testing and I am pretty sure he will be in that.

“He can train with us. There are two tests in the next two days so he will be tested.”

Despite enjoying a sensational run of form, Liverpool continue to suffer injuries, like many other clubs around the world, as Klopp confirmed that Naby Keita had sustained a hamstring injury against Leicester, joining the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold in the sidelines. Keita was withdrawn after 53 minutes and replaced by Neco Williams.&nbsp;

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“He (Keita) felt his hamstring and was not able to play on, otherwise he would have stayed on the pitch,” Klopp said.

Liverpool will next take on Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday before locking horns with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

Liverpool defeated Leicester City 3-0 to second in the Premier League 2020-21 standings, equal with league leaders Tottenham Hotspur. 
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Liverpool’s talismanic forward Mohamed Salah can return back to training after testing negative for COVID-19, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Salah missed Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League after contracting the coronavirus but has now tested negative.

Liverpool’s talismanic forward Mohamed Salah can return back to training after testing negative for COVID-19, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Salah missed Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League after contracting the coronavirus but has now tested negative. Salah had tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Egypt last week. Klopp said that Salah has tested negative and can re-join the training group as Liverpool gear up for gruelling fixtures in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and other competitions. He further said that there are two more tests lined-up for the next two days. ALSO READ: Premier League: Klopp wants five subs rule ahead of busy Christmas schedule Salah can train with us: Jurgen Klopp “That’s what I’ve heard, a negative,” Klopp said. “I think from now he is pretty normal in all the testing. On Monday, we have UEFA testing and I am pretty sure he will be in that. “He can train with us. There are two tests in the next two days so he will be tested.” Despite enjoying a sensational run of form, Liverpool continue to suffer injuries, like many other clubs around the world, as Klopp confirmed that Naby Keita had sustained a hamstring injury against Leicester, joining the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold in the sidelines. Keita was withdrawn after 53 minutes and replaced by Neco Williams. ALSO READ: Injury-hit Liverpool keep setting records, 10-man Arsenal hold Leeds “He (Keita) felt his hamstring and was not able to play on, otherwise he would have stayed on the pitch,” Klopp said. Liverpool will next take on Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday before locking horns with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Liverpool defeated Leicester City 3-0 to second in the Premier League 2020-21 standings, equal with league leaders Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to start training after negative COVID-19 test: Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has been injured during his international game for England against Belgium. The English player witnessed tightness in his leg, manager Gareth Southgate said, casting doubt on his availability for injury-hit Liverpool this weekend.

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During the second half, Harry Winks came in as a substitute for Jordan Henderson when England was trailing by 2 goals to Belgium in their Nations League group stage match on Sunday which ended the visitors' hopes of reaching the finals.

"Jordan had a bit of tightness at halftime and felt he couldn't carry on," Southgate told reporters, adding that he was not sure if it was a hamstring issue.

According to Southgate, the Liverpool skipper will be assessed when they return to England.&nbsp;

Liverpool has witnessed string of injuries after losing defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez after both underwent surgeries while Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew from the England squad with injury.

Mohamed Salah had to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 and will have to miss Sunday's match against Leicester City.

Southgate also confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19 last month.

"I did have the virus but I was fortunate," he said. "It was not as serious as so many people in our country. It was not pleasant but it is all fine now."

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has been injured during his international game for England against Belgium. The English player witnessed tightness in his leg, manager Gareth Southgate said, casting doubt on his availability for injury-hit Liverpool this weekend.

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has been injured during his international game for England against Belgium. The English player witnessed tightness in his leg, manager Gareth Southgate said, casting doubt on his availability for injury-hit Liverpool this weekend. Also read: Son Heung-min Covid scare as outbreak hits South Korea team During the second half, Harry Winks came in as a substitute for Jordan Henderson when England was trailing by 2 goals to Belgium in their Nations League group stage match on Sunday which ended the visitors' hopes of reaching the finals. "Jordan had a bit of tightness at halftime and felt he couldn't carry on," Southgate told reporters, adding that he was not sure if it was a hamstring issue. According to Southgate, the Liverpool skipper will be assessed when they return to England. Liverpool has witnessed string of injuries after losing defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez after both underwent surgeries while Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew from the England squad with injury. Mohamed Salah had to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 and will have to miss Sunday's match against Leicester City. Southgate also confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19 last month. "I did have the virus but I was fortunate," he said. "It was not as serious as so many people in our country. It was not pleasant but it is all fine now."

Liverpool captain Henderson injured during Nations league clash against Belgium

Another high-scoring Premier League weekend left the title race wide open as Liverpool suffered the devastating blow of losing Virgil Van Dijk to a knee ligament injury.

The champions also dropped two points in a contentious 2-2 Merseyside derby draw as Everton remain in top spot.

Aston Villa are the only side with a 100 percent record after Ross Barkley's late winner beat Leicester 1-0.

But Chelsea and Tottenham's title credentials were again called into question after they managed to spurn multiple-goal leads to draw 3-3 at home to Southampton and West Ham respectively.

AFP Sports looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend.

<h2>Derby costs Liverpool dear</h2>

Liverpool had the look of champions as they bounced back from a 7-2 humiliation at Villa before the international break with a much-improved performance at Everton.

But Jurgen Klopp's men lost more than just two points as decisions went against them at Goodison Park.

Van Dijk's season is likely over as he faces surgery on the ligament damage caused by a horrible lunge from Jordan Pickford that went unpunished when Liverpool led 1-0.

The Dutch giant's presence was missed as Everton twice scored headed goals to come back and snatch a point with the help of a VAR review to rule out a stoppage time winner for Liverpool.

But the loss of Van Dijk for a prolonged period threatens to be an even bigger blow to the Reds' title defence.

<h2>Another Kepa calamity</h2>

Chelsea could have moved level on points with Liverpool&nbsp;to bolster hopes that their huge summer transfer spend will be rewarded with a title challenge.

However, Frank Lampard's men twice let the lead slip as defensive problems continue to blight the Blues.

Kepa Arrizabalaga had another afternoon to forget in goal as his howler allowed Che Adams to score Southampton's second.

The Spaniard has already lost his place to Willy Caballero and Edouard Mendy this season, but returned due to an injury suffered by Mendy on international duty.

Mendy is clearly Lampard's long-term solution, but he has to also find a way to make Chelsea a better defensive unit in general.

Kepa was not in goal when they conceded three times to West Brom last month and Chelsea have now lost 63 goals in 43 league games under the former England midfielder.

<h2>Bad defending breeds better entertainment</h2>

Chelsea are far from alone when it comes to having a poor defensive record.

Barkley's late strike ensured there have still been no goalless draws and a quarter of the 48 Premier League games so far have featured six or more goals.

Tottenham have contributed to three of those as the combination of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min again shone in a 3-3 draw with West Ham.

Kane and Son have combined for 18 goals already this season, but Spurs could not even see out a three-goal lead with just eight minutes remaining.

Manuel Lanzini's sensational 94th-minute strike snatched a point for David Moyes's men but the former Manchester United manager is keen to see a return to some decent defending to go along with the drama.

"I can't work out if it is the quality of the forwards. I look it and see a lack of good defending," said Moyes.

"Games are played very one end and the other end. It is exciting, but I think if you are a purist you like to see good defending too."

Another high-scoring Premier League weekend left the title race wide open as Liverpool suffered the devastating blow of losing Virgil Van Dijk to a knee ligament injury.

Another high-scoring Premier League weekend left the title race wide open as Liverpool suffered the devastating blow of losing Virgil Van Dijk to a knee ligament injury. The champions also dropped two points in a contentious 2-2 Merseyside derby draw as Everton remain in top spot. Aston Villa are the only side with a 100 percent record after Ross Barkley's late winner beat Leicester 1-0. But Chelsea and Tottenham's title credentials were again called into question after they managed to spurn multiple-goal leads to draw 3-3 at home to Southampton and West Ham respectively. AFP Sports looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend. Derby costs Liverpool dear Liverpool had the look of champions as they bounced back from a 7-2 humiliation at Villa before the international break with a much-improved performance at Everton. But Jurgen Klopp's men lost more than just two points as decisions went against them at Goodison Park. Van Dijk's season is likely over as he faces surgery on the ligament damage caused by a horrible lunge from Jordan Pickford that went unpunished when Liverpool led 1-0. The Dutch giant's presence was missed as Everton twice scored headed goals to come back and snatch a point with the help of a VAR review to rule out a stoppage time winner for Liverpool. But the loss of Van Dijk for a prolonged period threatens to be an even bigger blow to the Reds' title defence. Another Kepa calamity Chelsea could have moved level on points with Liverpool to bolster hopes that their huge summer transfer spend will be rewarded with a title challenge. However, Frank Lampard's men twice let the lead slip as defensive problems continue to blight the Blues. Kepa Arrizabalaga had another afternoon to forget in goal as his howler allowed Che Adams to score Southampton's second. The Spaniard has already lost his place to Willy Caballero and Edouard Mendy this season, but returned due to an injury suffered by Mendy on international duty. Mendy is clearly Lampard's long-term solution, but he has to also find a way to make Chelsea a better defensive unit in general. Kepa was not in goal when they conceded three times to West Brom last month and Chelsea have now lost 63 goals in 43 league games under the former England midfielder. Bad defending breeds better entertainment Chelsea are far from alone when it comes to having a poor defensive record. Barkley's late strike ensured there have still been no goalless draws and a quarter of the 48 Premier League games so far have featured six or more goals. Tottenham have contributed to three of those as the combination of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min again shone in a 3-3 draw with West Ham. Kane and Son have combined for 18 goals already this season, but Spurs could not even see out a three-goal lead with just eight minutes remaining. Manuel Lanzini's sensational 94th-minute strike snatched a point for David Moyes's men but the former Manchester United manager is keen to see a return to some decent defending to go along with the drama. "I can't work out if it is the quality of the forwards. I look it and see a lack of good defending," said Moyes. "Games are played very one end and the other end. It is exciting, but I think if you are a purist you like to see good defending too."

Three talking points from the Premier League