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Oct 4, 2020 at 7.15pm UK
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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa

Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from their EFL Cup exit when they visit Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

Jurgen Klopp's side were beaten on penalties at Anfield following a goalless draw with Arsenal on Thursday night, but remain perfect in the league having begun their title defence with three wins from three.

Only Leicester City have scored more goals than the champions, but this weekend sees them come up against another team with a 100% record and the only club yet to concede in the league this season.

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



Sadio Mane

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane pictured in September 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: October 17 (vs. Everton)

Liverpool announced on Friday evening that Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the second high-profile Liverpool player to contract the disease in just over a week. The forward will now undergo a period of self-isolation.



Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara in action for Liverpool on September 20, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: October 17 (vs. Everton)

New signing Thiago Alcantara has been forced to wait for his full Liverpool debut after testing positive for coronavirus. The self-isolation rules means that he will not be able to return until after the international break.



Jordan Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson pictured in September 2020© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Quadriceps
Possible return date: October 4 (vs. Aston Villa)

Jordan Henderson will be assessed ahead of this match and could be in contention to feature if he passes that test. The skipper has been included in the England squad, while Klopp has confirmed that he is "not injured anymore" - it is just match fitness which is now a concern.



Kostas Tsimikas

Kostas Tsimikas poses in a Liverpool kit in August 2020© Liverpool FC

Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: October 17 (vs. Everton)

Kostas Tsimikas picked up a thigh problem during the EFL Cup win over Lincoln last month and has been ruled out of this game as a result.


Joel Matip

Liverpool defender Joel Matip receives medical attention during the derby against Everton on June 21, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: October 17 (vs. Everton)

Joel Matip has been sidelined since the opening day of the season and will not recover in time for this match either, with the derby against Everton on October 17 pencilled in for his return date.


Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain down injured on December 22, 2019© Reuters

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

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continues to battle back from a knee injury and no date has yet been put on his return, although Klopp has confirmed that the midfielder is "progressing well".


LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for this contest.


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