Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 have no players suspended for the Premier League affair.