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Liverpool's injury problems mount even further with Joel Matip a doubt for Crystal Palace clash after sitting out training on Friday with a groin issue' - offering Joe Gomez a chance to reclaim his spot alongside Virgil van Dijk

Joel Matip sat out of Liverpool training on Friday ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield on Monday night, it has been reported.

The defender, who was influential last season as Liverpool reached three cup finals and finished a point behind Manchester City in the Premier League, is reportedly suffering from a groin problem.

The injury, reported by The Telegraph, adds to Jurgen Klopp's early season woe with a number of his stars already facing weeks on the sideline.

More follows.

Joel Matip is potentially facing up to a period on the sideline after missing training on Friday