Liverpool have been dealt a serious damage under with Harvey Elliott fracturing his foot throughout the worldwide break, in line with studies.
The Reds have had an nearly excellent begin to the season underneath Arne Slot, successful all three of their matches with out conceding a aim and sitting second within the Premier League desk to this point.
They’ll tackle Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, however can have to take action with out one in every of their attacking stars as a result of damage.
Elliott, who impressed underneath Jurgen Klopp in the direction of the again finish of final season, has, in line with The Telegraph, fractured his foot on worldwide obligation whereas coaching with England’s Beneath-21 facet.
The information comes as a serious blow to Liverpool, whose schedule is now set to get heavier because the Champions League will get underway.
The report means that Elliott reported discomfort whereas coaching with the England facet over the break and went for additional evaluation after returning to Liverpool sooner than deliberate.
Elliott did not function in both of the Younger Lions’ video games over the break – a 0-0 draw with Northern Eire and a 4-1 win over Austria.
He’s considered focusing on a return to motion after the following worldwide break, with Liverpool pencilled in to host Chelsea on October 20.