FA Cup
Mar 3, 2020 7.45pm
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FT Stamford Bridge
  • Willian 13' goal
  • Ross Barkley 64' goal
  • yellowcard Fabinho 61'
  • yellowcard James Milner 76'
  • yellowcard Sadio Mane 90'

Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea

Liverpool injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea

Liverpool must bounce back from their worst performance and result of the season in order to keep their treble dreams on track when they take on Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Tuesday night.

Jurgen Klopp's side travel to Stamford Bridge off the back of a chastening 3-0 defeat at Watford on Saturday, ending their 18-match winning streak and 44-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.

The result will do little to affect their title chances, but with their Champions League hopes hanging in the balance March could prove to be a pivotal month in their attempts to emulate Manchester United's 1999 treble-winners.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the Reds' latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's contest.


Joe Gomez

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: March 3 (vs. Chelsea)

Joe Gomez was a surprise absentee from the Liverpool side to face Watford, but Klopp eased concerns about his fitness by insisting that the problem was nothing serious and has since confirmed that the centre-back will be in contention for Tuesday's game.


Naby Keita

Status: Out Type of injury: Hip Possible return date: March 7 (vs. Bournemouth)

Naby Keita also missed the Watford defeat with a slight hip strain and, while the injury is not thought to be anything too serious, he will miss the trip to Stamford Bridge.


Jordan Henderson

Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: March 16 (vs. Everton)

Captain Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for around three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury against Atletico Madrid, leaving him in a race to be fit in time for the Merseyside derby.


James Milner

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscular Possible return date: March 3 (vs. Chelsea)

James Milner will be in contention for Tuesday's trip to Stamford Bridge having only narrowly missed out on the Watford game due to a muscular strain.


Xherdan Shaqiri

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

Xherdan Shaqiri has suffered an injury-plagued campaign and his latest absence looks like it could be a frustrating one, with Klopp confirming that the Swiss attacker is some way away from returning.


Nathaniel Clyne

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

Nathaniel Clyne has fared even worse than Shaqiri and is still yet to feature this season after sustaining a serious knee injury during the summer.


LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for this FA Cup match.


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