Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 have no players suspended for this contest.