Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is unlikely to feature against Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight due to a muscle injury, according to expert Ben Dinnery.
The Lowdown: Gomez injured
Gomez started in Liverpool's 5-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League, however he was forced off with just over 15 minutes to go, having picked up an injury, as confirmed by Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds have struggled with injury setbacks throughout this season, with Virgil van Dijk missing seven games due to a hamstring problem, while Ibrahima Konate has been unavailable for the last four Premier League games.
The Latest: Dinnery's update
In an interview with GiveMeSport, Dinnery indicated that due to the nature of the Englishman's injury, he is unlikely to be risked for tonight's clash at Anfield.
The injury expert said: “That's a muscle issue. It’s one of those that you don't want to take too many chances with.
“There was a little bit of a question mark as to what the initial problem was when he limped off, but it transpired that it was a muscle problem.
“It's probably just a bit of a quick turnaround as well for Gomez, with regards to that particular injury, because those are the ones that can easily be exacerbated.”
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The Verdict: Another blow
It will be very frustrating for Liverpool that yet another centre-back is having a period on the sidelines, although they will be boosted by the fact Konate is in a good position to return to the squad this evening.
Hailed as 'brilliant' by members of the media, Gomez has made 29 appearances for the Reds in all competitions this season, highlighting his importance to the team.
While he is likely to play second fiddle to Konate and Van Dijk when both are fully fit, it is disappointing that Klopp will be without his back-up option tonight, considering the Reds have a busy period over the next couple of weeks.
As of yet, there is no timescale on when the defender could return to the first-team picture, but Klopp will be hoping he can make a swift recovery.