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Liverpool are left sweating over the fitness of Naby Keita ahead of their hectic April schedule as he joins Trent Alexander-Arnold in pulling out of international duty... after the Guinea midfielder picked up a knee injury

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has pulled out of the Guinea squad for their international friendlies with South Africa and Zambia due to a knee injury, the Premier League club said.

The 27-year-old started Sunday's 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-finals before being replaced in the second half by Thiago Alcantara.

'The Guinean Football Federation has reported today (Monday) that Naby Keita is set to miss their forthcoming fixtures due to a knee complaint,' Liverpool said in a statement.

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has pulled out of the Guinea squad for their friendlies
The midfielder will miss Guinea's matches against South Africa and Zambia due to a knee injury

Guinea are set to face South Africa on Friday and Zambia four days later.