Liverpool Team News: Klopp Suffers Defensive Blow Ahead Of Man City Clash

Liverpool take on Premier League leaders Manchester City at Anfield Stadium on Sunday.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp suffered a defensive blow leading up to the clash after Virgil van Dijk picked up a hamstring problem.

The £75million centre-back is expected to miss the City game as a result.

Van Dijk enjoyed a dream debut following his January transfer from Southampton after heading home a late winner in the FA Cup tie against Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield last week.

Dejan Lovren is likely to be recalled to start alongside Joel Matip against the Citizens as a result.

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Klopp will have Emre Can available despite reports that he is nearing a deal to Juventus.

The midfielder of Turkish origin is expected to start alongside Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner in the midfielder three.

Liverpool are also without Adam Bogdan, Nathaniel Clyne as well as team captain Jordan Henderson.

Striker Daniel Sturridge is also an injury doubt.

Klopp did have some positive news on the injury front as Mohamed Salah is expected to recover from a groin injury that kept him out of the derby clash against Everton.

City head into the clash as unrivaled leaders with a 15-point lead but have not won at Anfield for 15 years.