Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas was substituted with an injury after colliding with manager Jurgen Klopp.
Tsimikas collided with Klopp in the 33rd minute of proceedings, following a tackle from Bukayo Saka.
Subsequently, as Kostas Tsimikas was rolling after the challenge from Saka, he coincidentally took out Jurgen Klopp in the legs.
In the 35th minute, Tsmikas was taken out for Joe Gomez, and the Greek defender was seen clutching at his shoulders as he went down the tunnel.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Arsenal at Anfield, their second consecutive league draw at their home turf, having played out a 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Gabriel Meghalese had raced Arsenal into the lead in the 4th minute, powering a thumping header beyond Allison Becker.
However, in the 29th minute, Mohamed Salah brought the game back to parity, curling a fine effort past David Raya, following a lovely weighted pass by Alexander Arnold.
Arsenal sit at the summit of the log with 40 points from 18 matches, while Liverpool sit 2nd on the log with 39 points from 18 matches.
Speaking after the game concerning the injury to Kostas Tsimikas, Jurgen Klopp expressed that he never thought the injury was a serious one initially.
However, in light of the aftermath, he emotionally said, he would happily give his collarbone to Kostas Tsimikas so he could be fit again.
Jurgen Klopp also assured that he was completely fine, adding that he didn't even know he had fallen on Kostas Tsimikas.
The German tactician said: “I was completely fine. Of course, that's not cool when it's directly in front of you and you're kind of involved.
“I wasn't even sure if I fell on him or how it happened. And yeah these things should not happen.”
Liverpool have one more game before the end of 2023, visiting Vincent Kompany's Burnley on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
They will be looking to return to winning ways in the league with the game against the Clarets.
The Reds put in a great show for the fans against Arsenal, with both teams displaying end-to-end football that is soothing and appealing to the eyes.
Unfortunately, the 2 goals seen in the first 30 minutes were what the encounter at Anfield could offer.
Meanwhile, Kostas Tsimikas joined Liverpool from Olympiacos on August 10, 2020, for a fee of €13 million.
Tsmikas has made 78 appearances for the Reds, scoring no goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, the defender has made 32 appearances for Greece, scoring no goal and providing 3 assists in all competitions.
Liverpool fans will be hoping that the injury to Kostas Tsimikas doesn't keep him out of action for a lengthy period, as he was deputized in place of Andrew Robertson, who is still nursing an injury.
They will be happy to see that they have a worthy enough replacement though, in the person of Joe Gomez, who also put in a decent shift, after coming on to replace Tsimikas during the encounter.
Tsimikas collided with Klopp in the 33rd minute of proceedings, following a tackle from Bukayo Saka.
Subsequently, as Kostas Tsimikas was rolling after the challenge from Saka, he coincidentally took out Jurgen Klopp in the legs.
In the 35th minute, Tsmikas was taken out for Joe Gomez, and the Greek defender was seen clutching at his shoulders as he went down the tunnel.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Arsenal at Anfield, their second consecutive league draw at their home turf, having played out a 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Gabriel Meghalese had raced Arsenal into the lead in the 4th minute, powering a thumping header beyond Allison Becker.
However, in the 29th minute, Mohamed Salah brought the game back to parity, curling a fine effort past David Raya, following a lovely weighted pass by Alexander Arnold.
Arsenal sit at the summit of the log with 40 points from 18 matches, while Liverpool sit 2nd on the log with 39 points from 18 matches.
Speaking after the game concerning the injury to Kostas Tsimikas, Jurgen Klopp expressed that he never thought the injury was a serious one initially.
However, in light of the aftermath, he emotionally said, he would happily give his collarbone to Kostas Tsimikas so he could be fit again.
Jurgen Klopp also assured that he was completely fine, adding that he didn't even know he had fallen on Kostas Tsimikas.
The German tactician said: “I was completely fine. Of course, that's not cool when it's directly in front of you and you're kind of involved.
“I wasn't even sure if I fell on him or how it happened. And yeah these things should not happen.”
Liverpool have one more game before the end of 2023, visiting Vincent Kompany's Burnley on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
They will be looking to return to winning ways in the league with the game against the Clarets.
The Reds put in a great show for the fans against Arsenal, with both teams displaying end-to-end football that is soothing and appealing to the eyes.
Unfortunately, the 2 goals seen in the first 30 minutes were what the encounter at Anfield could offer.
Meanwhile, Kostas Tsimikas joined Liverpool from Olympiacos on August 10, 2020, for a fee of €13 million.
Tsmikas has made 78 appearances for the Reds, scoring no goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, the defender has made 32 appearances for Greece, scoring no goal and providing 3 assists in all competitions.
Liverpool fans will be hoping that the injury to Kostas Tsimikas doesn't keep him out of action for a lengthy period, as he was deputized in place of Andrew Robertson, who is still nursing an injury.
They will be happy to see that they have a worthy enough replacement though, in the person of Joe Gomez, who also put in a decent shift, after coming on to replace Tsimikas during the encounter.