Liverpool injuries: Every player out of Southampton clash
An injury list entering crisis territory didn't stop Liverpool claiming the first English trophy of the season.
The Reds brought the kids on in the closing stages of Sunday's Carabao Cup final and still managed to squeeze past Chelsea at Wembley thanks to Virgil van Dijk's extra-time header. However, the silverware came at a cost to Jurgen Klopp's squad.
A number of important players missed the cup final, where the likes of Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch also suffered fresh knocks in blows to Liverpool's run-in hopes.
With Southampton the upcoming visitors to Anfield in the FA Cup, here are the Reds players who are fitness doubts and those who won't be available.
While a few players at the back are injured, Liverpool's spine in defence is still strong, even with the absence of world-class goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The Brazil international has a hamstring injury that he sustained before the win at Brentford, with a return not likely until late Match.
Key creative outlet Trent Alexander-Arnold was pictured in a knee brace while watching the Carabao Cup final, having last played against Burnley on 10 February. He could be sidelined until after the next international break.
Joel Matip is still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury and may have played his last game for Liverpool.
Liverpool suffered two significant injury blows in the cup final on Sunday. Ryan Gravenberch was an early casualty, coming off in the 28th minute with an ankle issue after a challenge from Moises Caicedo. The Dutchman won't feature in the next two matches, while Wataru Endo may also be rested on Wednesday night.
Klopp described the Japan international's problem as a «proper knock» and admitted it has not improved much since the weekend,
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