Liverpool are nervously awaiting news on how quickly Mo Salah can return to action after he suffered an injury during Egypt’s African Cup of Nations campaign.
The former Chelsea and Roma forward will be integral as Jurgen Klopp’s men challenge for success on a number of fronts during the final months of the campaign – although he is far from the only injury concern being dealt with by the Reds boss at present.
With hopes high of success in the Premier League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League, Klopp is hoping several players will return in the near future and play their part in what could be a truly memorable season at Anfield.
Ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round home tie with Championship club Norwich City, we assess the latest injury issues facing the Reds.
The Cameroon defender may well have played his last game for the club after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injured that has ended his season prematurely.
Matip is not expected to return until September, by which time he will be out of contract.
A knee ligament injury kept Alexander-Arnold out of both legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Fulham and Sunday’s Premier League win at Bournemouth.
There is some hope the England star could return for the game with Norwich but next week’s home game against Chelsea seems to be a more realistic target.
