Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Red Bull Salzburg

Liverpool know that they must avoid defeat when they take on Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday night if they are to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The holders currently sit top of Group E heading into their final match, but they are only one point clear of Napoli and three above Salzburg, who could overtake the Reds with a victory courtesy of their head-to-head record.

Jurgen Klopp's side have only suffered one defeat across all competitions this season, though, and will be guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds with a draw or win in Austria.

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

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

Fabinho is expected to miss the busy festive fixture schedule after suffering an ankle injury in Liverpool's last Champions League group game against Napoli.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: December 29 (vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Joel Matip has only made one appearance since September due to an ongoing knee injury and looks set to miss most of December too, although Klopp is hopeful of having the defender back available before the end of the year.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: December 10 (vs. Salzburg)

Dejan Lovren limped off five minutes before half time against Bournemouth on Saturday, but Klopp confirmed after the match that it was not a serious injury and the Croatian could be available having been included in the travelling party.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Cramp Possible return date: December 10 (vs. Salzburg)

Wijnaldum missed the weekend win over Bournemouth with cramp, but should be available in time for Tuesday's match and is part of Klopp's squad which has travelled to Austria.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Cramp Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Watford)

Klopp confirmed that Adam Lallana was also absent on Saturday due to cramp, although his problem appears to be more serious than Wijnaldum's and he has not travelled to Austria.

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

Nathaniel Clyne is a long-term absentee after picking up a serious knee injury during pre-season, with a return not expected until 2020.

Liverpool have no suspensions for this match.