Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Leicester City

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Boxing Day when they take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in a battle between the top two.

Fresh from being crowned world champions for the first time, Liverpool fly back from Qatar still boasting a 10-point lead at the summit and now with a game in hand.

Leicester are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester City on Saturday, a result which ended their 11-match unbeaten run across all competitions.

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

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

Liverpool's Club World Cup success did come at a cost, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain limping off in the final after landing awkwardly on his ankle. The extent of the injury has not yet been revealed, but the midfielder will not be ready before the turn of the year.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: December 26 (vs. Leicester)

Georginio Wijnaldum was on the bench for the Club World Cup final in Doha but did not come on as he continues to struggle with a muscle problem. The Dutchman could be in contention for the trip to the King Power, though.

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

Dejan Lovren did not travel to Qatar after picking up a thigh injury earlier this month, and no timescale has so far been put on his return.

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

Boxing Day will come too soon for Fabinho, who has been sidelined since the end of November with an ankle issue. A return date has not yet been specified, but the initial reports suggested that he could be back in the early stages of 2020.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Sheffield United)

Joel Matip is closing in on his own return to ease Liverpool's defensive injury concerns, although having only played once since September he may need time to get back up to full speed.

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

Nathaniel Clyne picked up a serious knee injury during pre-season and remains at least a month or so away from looking at a return to first-team action.

Liverpool have no suspensions for this match, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is one booking away from a ban.