Eight players have been ruled out of Brighton and Hove Albion's visit to Liverpool on Sunday.
The Reds will host Brighton at Anfield (2pm) in the return of domestic football following the international break. They will look to extend their unbeaten run to six games, knowing only a victory will matter ahead of Arsenal's clash at Manchester City.
If results go their way, there is the possibility that the Reds could end the weekend top of the table. Liverpool are currently level on points with Arsenal but sit second on goal difference.
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While Jurgen Klopp has some injury concerns of his own, the Seagulls will be without their top goal scorer Joao Pedro.
The 22-year-old had been in fine form until sustaining a hamstring injury. Speaking in his press-conference, the Italian boss said: "Joao Pedro can’t play, I don’t want to take a risk with him.
"We lost him for two months and it’s not the right moment to take the risk, especially for his career and for us. After Liverpool we have another nine games.
"He may be available for part of the Brentford game on Wednesday. He worked harder today but we will see what his condition is in the next few days."
James Milner (muscle) will also be unavailable for what would have been an Anfield homecoming, along with Julio Enciso (muscular) and Billy Gilmour (knee). Adam Lallana, on the other hand, is available to play and could make his 100th appearance for Brighton against his former team.
Solly March (knee), Kaoru Mitoma (back) and Jack Hinshelwood (foot) are also ruled out.
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