As is nearly always the case, several Liverpool players have picked up injuries while on duty with their respective countries during international week.
This time, Harvey Ellliott returns from England Under-21’s action with a fractured foot that is likely to rule him out of action for six weeks.
It is touch and go for alexis Mac Allister, who will have a late fitness test before it is decided whether he will be be available to face Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday.
The Argentinian midfielder picked up a muscle injury during last Friday’s World Cup qualifier with Chile. He then missed training but featured in Tuesday night’s game in Colombia, playing 26 minutes of the 2-1 defeat.
Arne Slot will be providing a fitness update on all the squad on Friday morning.
