Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Thiago injury latest plus expected Liverpool return dates
Jurgen Klopp is being made to wait to sweat on the fitness of Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker after the pair sustained injuries in Saturday's draw at Manchester City.
Jota was replaced by Luis Diaz shortly after half time at the Etihad, while Alisson was in need of treatment late on as City pushed for a winner before being attended to by the Reds' medical staff after the final whistle.
The duo may join Stefan Bajcetic, Andy Robertson and Thiago Alcantara on the sidelines at Anfield ahead of a busy month of action for Klopp's side. Here are the latest details and return dates for the Reds' injured contingent.
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Alisson Becker
After Saturday's draw at the Etihad, Klopp appeared to hint that the Brazilian had suffered a tweak to his hamstring, which he could be seen holding as he left the turf at full time.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Liverpool manager said: "I hope it’s not that serious, but I don’t have the answer – no clue in the moment what it is. I spoke to him and he said he only felt [it] a little bit, but we have to wait for the scan.”
Expected return date: Unknown
Diogo Jota
Like Alisson, Jota was another member of the Reds' travelling contingent to leave East Manchester with his fitness plunged into doubt.
The Portugal international fell to the ground unmarked early in the second half, clutching a muscle and was swiftly replaced by Diaz.
Jota will undergo scans at the AXA Training Centre this week while Liverpool continue to assess the severity of his issue, potentially ruling him out of games against LASK and Fulham.
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