Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has suggested that centre-back Joel Matip could miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion through injury.
The 26-year-old picked up a knock during the Reds' 3-0 victory over Stoke City during the week, leading Klopp to reveal to reporters that the Germany international is now looking likely to miss this weekend's trip to the Amex Stadium.
"It looks like Joel Matip is out," Klopp said in a press conference ahead of the game. "After the game he had a problem, he felt something muscle-wise. We have to make the final assessment but it doesn't look like he is available for tomorrow. That's pretty much all.
"Adam Lallana is still building up his fitness; Ragnar Klavan was ill but hopefully he is not anymore, especially when you think about Joel Matip's situation. It's not that we have a big choice to make in defence, so that's the situation."
Klopp's Liverpool currently find themselves in fifth spot in the league standings after 14 games played.
Christopher Dodd
