Liverpool team news: Klopp suffers massive injury blow ahead of Man United clash, star forward out for up to six weeks

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Liverpools German headcoach Juergen Klopp is pictured during the final Audi Cup football match between Atletico Madrid and FC Liverpool in the stadium in Munich, southern Germany, on August 2, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Christof STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Liverpool team news: Klopp suffers massive injury blow ahead of Man United clash, star forward out for up to six weeks

Liverpool have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of their clash with Manchester United this weekend.

The high-profile Premier League encounter takes place at Anfield on Saturday October 14, kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 (GMT).

Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to return to winning ways after being held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United a fortnight ago.

Man United meanwhile sit joint top of the Premier League following six wins and one draw in their opening seven games. Jose Mourinho’s side recorded a comfortable 4-0 win over Crystal Palace back on September 30.

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Liverpool Team News:

Liverpool boss Klopp has been dealt a massive blow in the lead up to Saturday’s clash. Star forward Sadio Mane has been ruled out after suffering an injury during the international break.

Mane – who was included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or nomination list on Monday – faces up to six weeks on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, Emre Can was back in action over the break. The 23-year-old scored his first goal for the Germany national team and is available for selection against the Red Devils.