Liverpool have requested for a postponement of the Carabao Semifinal tie against Arsenal after further cases of COVID19 within the squad.
The case cause cancelation of training within the Reds and the EFL game against the Gunners is in doubt.
Cub manager Jurgen Klopp was absent against Chelsea in the 2-2 premier league draw due to covid19 positive test.
A club statement said: “The Reds have formally requested to the EFL that the fixture is rescheduled after further suspected positive tests were registered among players and staff, allied to other factors impacting selection, including illness and injury.
“In response, the club halted preparations at the AXA Training Centre, meaning Tuesday’s first-team training session was cancelled.
“Among the considerations which led to today’s application to the EFL is the need for travelling supporters to be given as much notice as possible of any potential postponement.”
Liverpool were without a total of nine players for the match at Chelsea through illness and injury, and have then lost Mohamed Salah, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane to represent their National team for the Africa nations cup.
An EFL spokesperson said: “The league has this evening received a request from Liverpool to postpone Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg versus Arsenal, which will now be considered in accordance with the competition rules as set out at the start of the season alongside information submitted by the club.
“We will look to confirm the league’s position as soon as possible once the circumstances have been fully reviewed.”
Source: Skysports
