Joel Matip forced off in Liverpool win

Liverpool had a late injury scare around new centre-back Joel Matip in a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over Championship side Wigan at the DW Stadium yesterday.

Joel Matip forced off in Liverpool win
Mon, 18 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
James Whelan

The Reds eased to victory over Gary Caldwell’s side with second-half goals from Danny Ings and youngster Ben Woodburn.

But Cameroonian centre-back Matip limped off shortly before full-time, heading straight down the tunnel for treatment.

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