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Jurgen Klopp's team took the lead in the first minute through Fabio Carvalho before Mohamed Salah missed a penalty. Lyon equalised through Lacazette in the 41st ...

Lyon equalised through Lacazette in the 41st minute and he wrapped up the victory in the 82nd minute after [Bradley Barcola](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/328238/Bradley-Barcola)'s 65th-minute goal. [Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)](/espnplus/schedule/_/type/upcoming/categoryId/119cfa41-71d4-39bf-a790-6273a52b0259/channel/ESPN_PLUS) [Carvalho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250906/Carvalho) put Liverpool in the driving seat almost instantly as he seized on a blocked shot from Salah, but his side missed the chance to go further ahead 13 minutes later. Lyon built on that save and drew themselves level just before half-time. [Rayan Cherki](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/298008/Rayan-Cherki). [Roberto Firmino](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/147234/Roberto-Firmino) was brought down in the area, but [Anthony Lopes](https://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/131743/anthony-lopes) saved Salah's tame spot-kick with his feet. [Fabio Carvalho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231049/Fabio-Carvalho) before [Mohamed Salah](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173896/Mohamed-Salah) missed a penalty.

Watch match highlights from the Dubai Super Cup after Liverpool lost 3-1 to Lyon in normal time before being beaten 5-3 in a bonus penalty shootout.

Luis Diaz is expected to be sidelined for around three months after having surgery on his knee. The Colombian forward had to fly back from Liverpool's ...

“It was a non-situation in training, honestly — nothing, (but he) felt something. But that’s it now.” He had only recently returned to training with Jurgen Klopp’s squad after being sidelined since October but complained of discomfort in the same area.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has described Luis Diaz's latest injury setback as a “smash in the face” for the Reds.

“And then we play pretty quick, 22nd of December we play Man City in the [Carabao] Cup. But I hope we were lucky in that moment." But that's it now." "It was a non-situation in training, honestly – nothing, felt something. “Darwin Nunez will join us tomorrow and the others... Transfers

The World Cup is in its final stages after almost a month full of upsets, surprises and also controversy. Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco are the only ...

Luis Diaz was stepping up his return from a knee injury during Liverpools training camp in the UAE but suffered a setback last week; winger hasnt played ...

"He looks fine now but he feels it, that's normal. "It was a non-situation in training, honestly. But that's it now."

The Colombian is facing another three months out, putting further strain on Jurgen Klopp's already depleted resources.

[Joel Matip](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joel-matip-Zvj44iJH1Ka8pmWw/) making his return from a calf injury. [Darwin Nunez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/darwin-nunez-OfdS7yVof8imRc13/) will link up with the squad in Dubai today (Monday) after having a week off following the end of his involvement in the World Cup. “Second half, we had to change a lot and with all the things we did in training, it was clear 60 minutes is the maximum that anybody could play. By the end, he had used 24 players in the game and a performance which started so brightly had predictably fallen away with Bradley Barcola firing Lyon ahead just after the hour before Lacazette bagged his second on 83 minutes in front of a crowd of 14,851. This period was supposed to be the great reset. “I liked a lot of parts in the first half. The centre-back got 45 minutes under his belt having also not played since that Arsenal match on October 9, and a comeback for midfielder [Naby Keita](https://theathletic.com/football/player/naby-keita-QDeZXk2kh6jd8XBB/), who played the final half-hour having not featured since July’s Community Shield due to a torn hamstring. He scored inside 40 seconds after excellent pressing as a unit had forced Lyon to cough up possession just outside their own 18-yard box. “We’ve been working on our pressing all week and it paid off today,” Carvalho told LFCTV afterwards. He looks fine now.” However, the collective sense of joy proved short-lived. However, there was no real cause for alarm.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool have been lucky with regards to an injury sustained by Harvey Elliott, but admits Luis Diaz's latest setback felt like being ...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has described Luis Diaz's latest injury setback as a “smash in the face” for the Reds.

“And then we play pretty quick, 22nd of December we play Man City in the [Carabao] Cup. But I hope we were lucky in that moment." But that's it now." "It was a non-situation in training, honestly – nothing, felt something. “Darwin Nunez will join us tomorrow and the others... Champions League

Liverpool have been without Luis Diaz since before the World Cup and Jurgen Klopp's side have been dealt a blow while preparing to welcome back the ...

Klopp's team return to league action against Aston Villa four days later as they aim to close the seven-point gap between themselves and the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) places. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) had been waiting to learn more about the extent of the setback, and the news is worrying. Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott [was also forced off in the Lyon game](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-harvey-elliott-klopp-injury-28707340), but his problem is thought to be less severe. With his country not involved in the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive), though, it was hoped that he would be able to recover during the midseason break before returning to help his club side mount a top-four charge. Joel Matip featured at centre-back, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita came off the bench after having injury issues of their own during the first half of the season. Yeah, then the news came and it was a proper smash in the face. Have your say in the "But I hope we were lucky in that moment." [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) champions [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. "Yeah, he was not in the best possible place," Klopp said of Diaz on Sunday. [comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-luis-diaz-injury-update-28713668#comments-wrapper). [left on crutches](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-arsenal-luis-diaz-injury-28193984) after suffering an injury in the Reds' defeat by [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) in October.

Luis Diaz had successful surgery on his left knee after an injury stemming back a couple months. He is out for three more months, though.

Even then, the loss of Diaz for an extended period of time puts more strain on the other forward options at Klopp’s disposal. However, he could potentially return for the March 15 away leg. While the injury damaged Liverpool, it was at an ‘okay’ time. However, the forward complained of pain on the same knee in training. Consequently, he returned to training with the Anfield club and participated in its brief tour during the World Cup. However, Diaz left the game due as it was revealed he damaged is lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is having an impressive season with the London club and his performances have caught the attention of a ...

Arizona Coyotes Record: 9-13-4 (.423%, 28th) 5v5 Goal Differential: -17 (29th) 5v5 xGF/60: 1.89 (31st) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.93 (29th) PP xGF/60: 5.38 (31st) PK xGA/60: 9.12 (26th) 5v5 PDO: 100 Previous Week: 32nd (0) It wasn’t the best start to the week for the Desert Dogs, as they extended their losing streak to six games after losing to the Flames and Oilers, but they rebounded with an upset win over the top-ranked Bruins and an OT win against the Flyers. Anaheim Ducks Record: 7-18-3 (.304%, 32nd) 5v5 Goal Differential: -30 (32nd) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.15 (30th) 5v5 xGA/60: 3.43 (32nd) PP xGF/60: 8.15 (17th) PK xGA/60: 9.35 (28th) 5v5 PDO: 98.2 Previous Week: 31st (0) The Ducks also only got into two games last week, starting it off with a surprise win over the Hurricanes before returning to normal with a 6-1 loss to the Sharks. Chicago Blackhawks Record: 7-15-4 (.346%, 31st) 5v5 Goal Differential: -29 (31st) 5v5 xGF/60: 1.88 (32nd) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.94 (30th) PP xGF/60: 6.37 (27th) PK xGA/60: 7.75 (11th) 5v5 PDO: 98 Previous Week: 29th (-1) Chicago had a quiet week with just two games against the Devils and Jets, and as you’d expect with a team in the bottom five facing off against teams in the top half of the league, they lost both games. Detroit Red Wings Record: 13-8-6 (.593%, 11th) 5v5 Goal Differential: -4 (t-18th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.23 (t-27th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.72 (22nd) PP xGF/60: 8.49 (15th) PK xGA/60: 8.14 (t-20th) 5v5 PDO: 100.7 Previous Week: 18th (-1) The Red Wings continue to stumble down the rankings, as despite starting last week with a win over the Lightning, they dropped two in a row to the Panthers and Stars. San Jose Sharks Record: 9-16-5 (.383%, 30th) 5v5 Goal Differential: -12 (t-27th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.58 (19th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.52 (14th) PP xGF/60: 9.13 (9th) PK xGA/60: 7.59 (9th) 5v5 PDO: 98.9 Previous Week: 23rd (+1) Getting three points on the week with a blowout 6-1 win over the Ducks and a 6-5 OT loss to the Canucks gives this 30th place team getting carried by Erik Karlsson enough points to not end up victimized by the five-point rule with the Canadiens and Canucks of the league. Washington Capitals Record: 14-12-4 (.533%, 19th) 5v5 Goal Differential: -6 (t-20th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.53 (21st) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.52 (14th) PP xGF/60: 7.89 (20th) PK xGA/60: 8.4 (23rd) 5v5 PDO: 99.4 Previous Week: 25th (+5) The Caps are the high risers of this week’s rankings, and a lot of that is from riding on the back of a four-game winning streak (that also allowed the five-point rule to kick in with the two teams below them). Calgary Flames Record: 13-11-4 (.536%, 18th) 5v5 Goal Differential: +2 (t-14th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.61 (17th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.38 (6th) PP xGF/60: 7.84 (22nd) PK xGA/60: 7.03 (4th) 5v5 PDO: 98.6 Previous Week: 16th (+2) The Flames looked like they had something going for the first half of last week, as they extended their win streak to three games with victories over the Coyotes and Wild. Minnesota Wild Record: 14-11-2 (.556%, 17th) 5v5 Goal Differential: -7 (t-22nd) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.43 (24th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.28 (4th) PP xGF/60: 9.5 (4th) PK xGA/60: 7.53 (7th) 5v5 PDO: 98.8 Previous Week: 13th (0) The Wild find themselves back in the 13th spot for the second week in a row, as even after losing their first two games on their Western Canada road trip to the Flames and Oilers, they recovered with a win over the Canucks and have continued to play well even in their losses. New York Islanders Record: 17-12-0 (.586%, 12th) 5v5 Goal Differential: +9 (10th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.57 (20th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.97 (31st) PP xGF/60: 8.8 (t-11th) PK xGA/60: 8.14 (t-20th) 5v5 PDO: 101.5 Previous Week: 15th (-2) The Islanders continue to slowly but surely slip down from their strong start to the season, with losses in two of their three games last week. Winnipeg Jets Record: 18-8-1 (.685%, 4th) 5v5 Goal Differential: +11 (t-8th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.6 (18th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.69 (18th) PP xGF/60: 8.9 (10th) PK xGA/60: 8.05 (19th) 5v5 PDO: 102.1 Previous Week: 11th (0) The Jets started last week well, winning their first three games, and even got a win in Paul Maurice’s return to Winnipeg after he stepped down from the role last season. Seattle Kraken Record: 16-8-3 (.648%, t-8th) 5v5 Goal Differential: +17 (4th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.62 (t-15th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.38 (6th) PP xGF/60: 5.47 (30th) PK xGA/60: 7.18 (6th) 5v5 PDO: 101.6 Previous Week: 10th (+2) While it wasn’t the best week for the Kraken, losing two of their three games, it was their defensive performance in both the win over the Panthers and even the loss to the Canadiens that keep them in the good graces of these power rankings. Vegas Golden Knights Record: 20-9-1 (.683%, 5th) 5v5 Goal Differential: +7 (11th) 5v5 xGF/60: 2.77 (9th) 5v5 xGA/60: 2.37 (5th) PP xGF/60: 8.42 (16th) PK xGA/60: 7.84 (14th) 5v5 PDO: 100.8 Previous Week: 5th (-2) Once a team like the Devils and Bruins off to a strong start, the Golden Knights have started to stutter a little bit, losing three of four games last week with the lone win coming in overtime over the lowly Flyers.

Jürgen Klopp confirms forward was injured in training · Díaz was working his way back after knee injury.

Díaz has scored four goals and contributed three assists in 11 Premier League and Champions League appearances this season. “It was a non-situation in training. “It’s clear it’s a big disappointment for all of us, for him as well,” Liverpool’s manager said.

Jurgen Klopp could improve his midfield options with the signing of a player that has impressed at the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [it has been reported previously that he has a release clause of €120million.](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-enzo-fernandez-release-clause-revealed-amid-chelsea-interest) [Diario La Capital](https://www.lacapital.com.ar/qatar-2022/liverpool-negocia-benfica-la-contratacion-enzo-fernandez-n10035584.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter), the Anfield hierarchy have anticipated the likely interest of Manchester City and Manchester United to already agree in principle on a deal to sign Fernandez in June 2023. [a fee of €12million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/transfers/spieler/648195), but has impressed with his performances in the Primeira Liga and UEFA Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool continue to be linked with the Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Report: Luis Diaz Ruled Out Until March In Huge Blow To Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/report-luis-diaz-ruled-out-until-march-in-huge-blow-to-liverpool-jurgen-klopp) [Liverpool Battle Tottenham And Inter Milan For World Cup Star](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/breaking-liverpool-to-battle-tottenham-and-inter-milan-for-world-cup-star-midfielder-in-january-transfer-window) [World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Race: Live Updates & Betting Odds](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/world-cup-2022-golden-boot-race-live-updates-betting-odds) [FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures/Results](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/fifa-world-cup-2022-quarter-final-fixtures-schedule-results) [Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham Close To Liverpool Move](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/englands-world-cup-star-player-jude-bellingham-close-to-liverpool-transfer) [EXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann Speaks About Jurgen Klopp, FSG and Joelinton](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-ex-liverpool-dietmar-hamann-speaks-about-jurgen-klopp-fsg-new-ownership-and-joelinton) [Carrusel Deportivo](https://twitter.com/carrusel) ( [via Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-accelerated-like-crazy-sign-player-parents-agree-move/)) who suggest that the Anfield hierarchy have ‘maintained contact with the player’s parents’ with journalist [PacojoSER](https://twitter.com/PacojoSER) claiming they ‘want him to go back to England’. [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar), speculation regarding Jude Bellingham's future continues to mount.

Liverpool are about to come under pressure to recruit another stop-gap solution in the January transfer window after previous deals for Ozan Kabak and ...

Even if FSG sanction a move for a midfielder, their reputation may suffer in January if they don't also get a forward. There will probably be an internal belief that the club can cope, but many supporters want more than just coping. For some, this no doubt highlights the problems of FSG's ownership. Third, it wouldn't necessarily be seen as a good investment. Liverpool's owners appear to have become less and less rigid in their model in recent times. Díaz flew back to the UK after complaining of discomfort in his knee and has had to undergo surgery on his lateral collateral ligament. [Darwin Núñez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-darwin-nunez-ancelotti-25717699), [Fábio Carvalho](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-lyon-fabio-carvalho-lijnders-25724886) and [Curtis Jones](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-contract-thiago-jurgen-klopp-25547109) — are stronger, and this injury pile-up is less likely to compromise the team's wider fortunes. He may not be back in action until February. They will only play a maximum of seven games between the start of January and the start of February (depending on how they fare in the FA Cup), but it will surely take Jota even longer to reach full fitness after a severe injury. [Arthur](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-2023-midfield-jurgen-klopp-25538631) after previously insisting they would not buy a midfielder. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [FSG](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-fsg-arsenal-january-25665394) do have history for buying stop-gaps (eventually, reluctantly and when they come under pressure to).

Liverpool reportedly already have a pre-agreement in place with the Real Madrid transfer target, who has shined at the World Cup.

But it looks like Liverpool have gotten ahead in the race to sign him. While they are not expected to make any signings in the January transfer window, next summer looks set to be a different story. Real Madrid have been linked with some of the most in-demand players in the world over the last few weeks and months.

Luis Diaz's partner Gera Ponce has shared an update from the Liverpool ace's hospital bed after his knee surgery. The 25-year-old Colombian faces a further ...

Luiz Diaz's partner posts an image with the Liverpool star and their daughter following his knee operation... Diaz was hopeful for a comeback in Dubai over the weekend, but suffered a major setback - Diaz was hoping to return for the Reds in Dubai, before suffering a new issue