Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal

Liverpool will hope to avoid dropping out of the top four of the Premier League table when they welcome Arsenal to Anfield on Saturday evening.

Jurgen Klopp's men were outfought in a 3-2 defeat to West Ham United before the international break - their first defeat in any competition this season.

The Reds are clinging onto fourth spot in the table but are now six points behind leaders Chelsea, and they will be usurped by Arsenal should they suffer defeat to the Gunners.

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

James Milner

Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 24 (vs. Porto)

James Milner has been struggling with a hamstring injury in recent weeks, but the veteran midfielder is now back in training and could be in contention to return against Porto.

Sadio Mane

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Ribs Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Arsenal)

Sadio Mane handed Liverpool another injury scare during the international break after being forced off in the first half of Senegal's draw with Togo, but his substitution was only precautionary and he ought to be fine for the weekend.

Andy Robertson

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Arsenal)

Andy Robertson lasted 79 minutes of Scotland's victory over Denmark before picking up a thigh problem, and the left-back has now emerged as a doubt for the visit of Arsenal.

Jordan Henderson

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Arsenal)

Jordan Henderson was another Liverpool casualty of the international break after tweaking his groin, but he has been pictured on the training pitches and could feature against the Gunners if he passes a late fitness test.

Naby Keita

Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 24 (vs. Porto)

Naby Keita is a long-term concern for Liverpool with a thigh problem, and the midfielder will not be passed fit to face the Gunners, but he has a slim chance of being fit to face Porto.

Harvey Elliott

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

Harvey Elliott has started running outside again as he battles back from his serious ankle problem, but the teenager is still some way off a return to action.

Roberto Firmino

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

Roberto Firmino had to be substituted against Atletico Madrid earlier this month with a "serious" hamstring injury, and he is unlikely to return for another few weeks.

Curtis Jones

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

Liverpool have been dealt a blow with Curtis Jones, whose eye injury is taking longer than expected to heal and will keep him out for a number of weeks.

Joe Gomez