Liverpool are sweating on Georginio Wijnaldum’s fitness ahead of next week’s showdown with Manchester United after he was injured on Holland duty.
The £25 million midfielder limped off during his country’s World Cup qualifying defeat to France on Monday night with a hamstring problem.
Wijnaldum will be assessed upon his return to Melwood later this week as the Reds hope to avoid another injury scare before their clash with United.
Jurgen Klopp already risks heading into the Anfield encounter with Jose Mourinho’s side without Adam Lallana, who is struggling with a groin injury.
Should Wijnaldum miss out, it will open the door for fellow midfielder Emre Can to make a long-awaited first appearance of the season for Liverpool.