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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea

Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Leicester City when they head to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Reds remain in second position in the Premier League table but are now six points behind division leaders Manchester City.

Jurgen Klopp's side are also now level on points (41) and games (19) with Chelsea, while fourth-placed Arsenal are only six points behind the Merseyside giants ahead of the next set of fixtures.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Chelsea, who beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Boxing Day.


Nat Phillips

Nat Phillips warms up for Liverpool in September 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Cheek
Possible return date: Unknown

Liverpool will be without central defender Nat Phillips for another three weeks at least or so due to the fractured cheekbone that he suffered against AC Milan in the Champions League.


Harvey Elliott

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott reacts as he receives medical attention after sustaining an injury© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Harvey Elliott is making excellent progress in his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but the youngster will not be able to return to the field for some time yet.


Divock Origi

Liverpool's Divock Origi pictured on September 15, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Chelsea)

Divock Origi has recently been absent due to an injury that he picked up in training, but the forward could be back in the fold for the clash with Chelsea.


Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara pictured in December 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle fatigue
Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Chelsea)

Thiago Alcantara was not involved against Leicester after only recently returning to training following a positive coronavirus test, and the Spaniard remains a doubt for this match.


Takumi Minamino

Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino pictured in January 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle fatigue
Possible return date: January 6 (vs. Chelsea)

Takumi Minamino missed out against Leicester due to muscle fatigue, and the attacker remains a minor doubt for this weekend's contest with the Blues.


Adrian

Liverpool's Adrian pictured in February 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown

Experienced goalkeeper Adrian has been absent in recent weeks due to a calf strain, and the Spaniard will again be unavailable for selection against Chelsea.


LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Andrew Robertson

Liverpool's Andrew Robertson is shown a red card by referee Paul Tierney on December 19, 2021© Reuters

Status: Suspended
Return date: January 4 (vs. Arsenal)

Key Liverpool full-back Andrew Robertson will again be suspended against Chelsea due to his red card in the Premier League clash with Tottenham on December 19.


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