Though there seems to be oh so much attacking intent to shout about at Liverpool fans in the Transfer Tavern, our Merseyside locals have been handed something to worry about of late.
With Jurgen Klopp having constructed a finely tuned attacking machine at Anfield, every member of the team that currently occupies first place in the Premier League is as important as the other to the Reds propping up the bar.
So, reports from the Liverpool Echo that the club are sweating on the fitness of Adam Lallana have caused concern amongst our punters.
Dropped into a deeper role this season, the England international has proved thoroughly impressive in the engine room and influential to the high-pressing game currently taking the English league by storm.
After opening the scoring against Spain for the Three Lions at Wembley last night, the 28-year-old was taken off before the interval following a challenge with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
While the initial feelings are reportedly that a groin injury is not too serious, a meeting with former club Southampton on Saturday has given the Liverpool fans frequenting this evening something to sweat about for sure.
If they are to keep up their lead at the top of the table, Lallana is crucial.
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