Liverpool's Centre-Back Joel Matip Confirmed to Have Ruptured ACL, Out for the Season, Jurgen Klopp Confirms

Liverpool's Joel Matip Faces Season-Ending Injury with ACL Rupture Confirmed by Klopp

Liverpool's defensive pillar, Joel Matip, has suffered a severe setback as Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, has officially announced the rupture of Matip's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

The unfortunate incident occurred during Liverpool's victorious clash against Fulham over the weekend, where the Cameroonian centre-back sustained the injury. The Reds clinched a nail-biting 4-3 win at Anfield, narrowing the gap at the Premier League summit alongside Arsenal.

The blow to Liverpool's defensive lineup is colossal, as Matip faces an extensive recovery period that will keep him sidelined until the culmination of the season. 

Fabrizio Romano, a reputable sports journalist, has disclosed that Matip's existing contract extends until June 2024, adding an element of complexity to the situation for the Merseyside club.