Former Charlton defender Joe Gomez will miss Liverpool’s game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this weekend.
The 20-year-old South Londoner is struggling with an ankle injury and was forced off after only 10 minutes of England’s friendly against Holland last Friday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described the injury as “serious” but Gomez is expected to play again before the end of the season.
Klopp told Liverpool’s website: “After the initial shock, we got the best news we could get.
“At the moment, it’s serious – and serious enough to rule him out for the next couple of games. But I think we will see Joe back on the pitch this season, it’s pretty sure, how it looks at the moment.
“He feels much better already but of course we need to be careful. I don’t know exactly how long but we hopefully have a lot of games to come and he will be part of a few.”
Liverpool could also be without Emre Can and Dejan Lovren, who are struggling with back and ankle problems respectively.