Soccer-Matip suffered ruptured ACL, says Liverpool's Klopp

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Fulham - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 3, 2023 Liverpool's Joel Matip receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

SHEFFIELD, England (Reuters) - Liverpool defender Joel Matip has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), manager Juergen Klopp told reporters following his side's 2-0 Premier League win away to Sheffield United on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old limped off in the second half of Liverpool's thrilling 4-3 win over Fulham at the weekend, and the injury was diagnosed following a subsequent scan.