Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to miss out too, though there is hope that he can return before the Real Madrid game in the Champions League on Wednesday. Harvey Elliott is back in training, while Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are still both some way weeks from training.

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday when they take on rock-bottom Southampton at St Mary’s as the Reds look to maintain their impressive form th

Arne Slot was not expected to win the league this season - and history suggests it will be hard. But the chance is there for the taking