Liverpool could be without seven players for Brentford match

Liverpool could be without seven players for Brentford match

Liverpool will be without Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister as Ryan Gravenberch remains a doubt for the visit of Brentford in the Premier League

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Virgil van Dijk captain of Liverpool during a training session prior the Toulouse FC and Liverpool FC UEFA Europa League match at Axa Training Centre

Liverpool will be hopeful that Virgil van Dijk can recover from illness in time for their clash against Brentford after he missed their Europa League defeat.

The Reds captain remained on Merseyside for their trip to Toulouse on Thursday as their 100 per cent record in Europe was broken in a 3-2 defeat.

Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones also missed the fourth Europa League outing through injury with Jones set to return after the international break.

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Questions over their away form, which has seen them fail to win four out of their last clashes outside of L4, will be put on hold with Thomas Frank’s side in town.

They will be looking to continue their unbeaten start at Anfield this season after recent wins over Everton and Nottingham Forest as well as the triumph over West Ham at the end of September.

Jurgen Klopp will be without a host of players, including summer signing Alexis Mac Allister, who is suspended for the visit of the Bees on Sunday.

Liverpool injury news
Virgil Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is in line to return to the squad after missing their defeat on Thursday.

The Dutchman, who will be reuniting with his Holland teammates next week, suffered an illness that kept him in the North West as his Reds teammates travelled to the south of France.

Speaking on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp expects his skipper to return to the starting line-up.

“Virgil is a little bit ill, should not be a big thing but we did not want him on the plane. It was obvious, some have it, I have it a little as well that’s why we left him at home. He absolutely should be alright for the weekend.”

Ryan Gravenberch
There are some slight concerns over the fitness of deadline day signing Ryan Gravenberch. The former Ajax and Bayern Munich midfielder has showed signs of being a brilliant piece of business following a string of strong performances.

He was absent from the open training session on Wednesday, prior to the trip to France, with Klopp admitting that a “little” knee issue kept him out of the defeat to the Purples.

Klopp, however, says there’s a chance he could feature against the West London club on Sunday (2pm kick-off). But he should be at full fitness for the resumption of Premier League football on November 25 when Liverpool travel to Premier League holders, Manchester City.

“Ryan got a little niggle in the knee, nothing major,” Klopp said. “He was running today (Wednesday), we hope there’s a chance for Brentford and he will definitely be back after the international break but that doesn’t help now for today. That’s why he’s not here (Toulouse).

Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones’ misfortune will continue as he has been ruled out of Sunday’s match with a hamstring injury.

The Liverpool midfielder was replaced shortly after the hour-mark during their Carabao Cup win over AFC Bournemouth on November 1.

While the problem is a “low, low-grade hamstring” injury, it will be enough to rule him out of selection on Sunday.

“Curtis had, last week, a hamstring (issue) not massive. After the international break, he will be back but before not. It’s a low, low-grade hamstring,” said Klopp.

“He was in good shape, red card, lack of rhythm, got the games and then, he felt a little bit. I took him off against Bournemouth, he didn’t feel anything there then in the dressing room he was lying there and felt something. We had a scan, very low-grade but kept him out.”

Andy Robertson
Another absentee is full-back Andy Robertson. The Scotland captain has been out of action after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the Tartan Army’s defeat to Spain in October.

Robertson underwent surgery on the injury and is expected to return in the new year.

Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister will serve his one-match ban against Brentford on Sunday after accumulating five yellow cards.

Mac Allister was shown a straight red card on his home debut against AFC Bournemouth in August but saw his suspension rescinded, following a challenge on Ryan Christie.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder has been deployed in an unfamiliar position since his move up north, which has led to question marks over his performance levels.

His absence poses the prospect of a Premier League start for Wataru Endo, however, Klopp has spoken about the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold moving further forward.

Thiago Alcantara
Thiago Alcantara remains out of action following a setback in his recovery from pelvis surgery.

The Spaniard hasn’t featured for Liverpool since his 31-minute cameo against West Ham United in April. He is expected to be back in the New Year.

Stefan Bajcetic
Stefan Bajcetic is also sidelined after he too suffered a setback in his recovery from injury. His current problem is not linked to the issue that curtailed his breakthrough campaign, last year.

However, there is no return date for the Spanish youngster.

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