Jürgen Klopp today offered an update on Naby Keita, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota during his pre-Aston Villa press conference.
The trio are set to miss Friday evening’s FA Cup third-round tie at Villa Park as they continue their rehabilitation programmes from respective injuries.
Keita hasn’t figured since starting the 7-0 win at Crystal Place on December 19 due to a fitness issue.
Asked whether the No.8 was close to a return, Klopp said: “Yes, soon, but not for the Villa game.”
Meanwhile, Matip will be assessed in the coming week to determine whether he will be fit to face Manchester United on January 17.