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Premier League | Gameweek 22
Jan 16, 2022 at 2pm UK
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Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brentford

Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford.

Liverpool will return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon, with Brentford making the trip to Anfield.

The Reds will enter the contest off the back of a goalless draw with Arsenal in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Anfield on Thursday night.

Jurgen Klopp's side are currently third in the Premier League table, boasting 42 points from their 20 matches, which has left them 11 points behind leaders Manchester City.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Brentford, who currently sit 13th in England's top flight.


Nat Phillips

Nat Phillips warms up for Liverpool in September 2021© Reuters

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

Liverpool remain without central defender Nat Phillips due to the fractured cheekbone that he suffered against AC Milan in the Champions League.


Harvey Elliott

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott reacts as he receives medical attention after sustaining an injury© Reuters

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

Harvey Elliott is making excellent progress in his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but the youngster will not be able to return to the field for some time yet.


Divock Origi

Liverpool's Divock Origi pictured on September 15, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: January 16 (vs. Brentford)

Divock Origi has recently been absent due to an injury that he picked up in training, but the forward could be back in the fold for the clash with Brentford.


Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara pictured in December 2021© Reuters

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

Experienced midfielder Thiago Alcantara is currently struggling to overcome a hip problem, which will rule the Spain international out of action for the foreseeable future.


Mohamed Salah

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal on December 1, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Mohamed Salah misses out due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Arsenal on November 20, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Sadio Mane misses out due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


Naby Keita

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita walks off injured against Leicester City on November 22, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Africa Cup of Nations
Possible return date: Unknown

Naby Keita misses out due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.


LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for the Premier League affair.


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