Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will be forced to make at least three changes from the win over Newcastle United for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Arsenal.
The Reds will be without Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo, as their African Cup of Nations and Asian Cup exploits begin, plus Dominik Szoboszlai who suffered a hamstring injury during the 4-2 New Year's Day triumph over the Magpies.
Liverpool have lost Salah and Endo until the end of January, at the earliest, as the pair enjoy a good run of form. Szoboszlai had a strong start to life on Merseyside before a recent downturn in form but will face an unknown period on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
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Alexis Mac Allister returned from injury against Newcastle and is set to challenge the midfield options for a place in Jurgen Klopp's starting 11.
And while there were positive signs in training this week with Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas back on the training pitch, the left-back pairing are among the long-term absentees.
For the showdown in North London, Liverpool will also be without Owen Beck, who recently returned from his loan at Dundee FC, as he serves a one-match ban following a suspension during his time in Scotland.
The Greek defender suffered a nasty collision following a challenge from Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, which saw Tsimikas land awkwardly on his shoulder resulting in a broken collarbone
He clattered into Klopp on the touchline after being brought to ground by Saka and immediately appeared in serious pain.
Speaking after the 1-1 draw with
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