Liverpool confirm fresh injury blow as Jurgen Klopp makes āstomach bugsā admission.
Luis Diaz, Thiago: full Liverpool injury list and potential return games.
LiverpoolĀ travel toĀ ChelseaĀ in theĀ Premier LeagueĀ tomorrow night – with their aspirations of a Premier League top-four finish diminishing.
The Redsā latest heavy away defeat – a 4-1 loss toĀ Manchester CityĀ leaves them seven points and four spots outside theĀ Champions LeagueĀ places.
If Jurgen Kloppās side are to pull off an unlikely mission of securing a spot in Europeās elite club competition next term, they have little margin for error. In their remaining 11 games, they can afford to drop very few points.
Liverpool now travel a Chelsea outfit who are managerless after sacking Graham Potter on Sunday night.
Whether that gives the Reds a helping hand or not remains to be seen.
Here is the latest on the injury front ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge.
1.Ā Luis Diaz – knee
The winger is back in training but Liverpool are being cautious given heās not played for almost six months. Klopp admitted that the clash against Arsenal on Sunday is a possibility but the trip to Leeds the following week is more likely. Potential return: Arsenal (H), Sun 9 April.
2.Ā Thiago Alcantara – hip
The midfielder hasnāt featured since February but could be back in training this week, according to Klopp. Potential return game: Arsenal (H), Sun 9 April.
3.Ā Naby Keita – muscle
The midfielder suffered an issue on duty with Guinea. Klopp is unsure how long Keita will be absent for. Potential return game: unknown.Ā Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images.
4.Ā Stefan Bajcetic – adductor
The midfielder confirmed on social media that he wonāt play again this season. Bajcetic believes his setback will make him stronger physically and mentally. Potential return game: N/A
