Liverpool’s attacking duo Sadio Mane, Xherdan Shaqiri out injured for League Cup tie at MK Dons. Liverpool duo to miss MK Dons game due to injury.
The attacking duo are both nursing injuries, with Mane forced off with a knock during Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Shaqiri injured his calf during a training session.
Sadio Mane is the club’s top goalscorer this season alongside Salah while Shaqiri is yet to start a game for the Reds this season.so, Liverpool duo to miss MK Dons game due to injury.
PL: Shaq not involved. Divock is training on the pitch but not with the team, close to coming back. Sadio needs two days rest. Ali he is still on his way, training with other keepers but have to be careful with these type of injuries.
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) September 24, 2019
However, the Merseyside club are set to have Naby Keita available for selection, as assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders confirmed the injury news for the game against MK Dons. ‘Sadio has a knock, of course, but he looks good,’ he said.
“With having today off and having treatment tomorrow, I think on Thursday he will be back in training again, so that looks all good.’
“Yesterday towards the end of training, Shaq (Shaqiri) felt his calf stiffen up a little bit.
“He couldn’t continue and a scan showed he had a little tear there. We need to wait a couple of days, but for sure he is not in contention for tomorrow.
“He needs some rest, so he will not be involved.”