Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Harvey Elliott will have surgery on his dislocated ankle in London today.
The 18-year-old Reds midfielder suffered the horror injury on Sunday in the 3-0 win against Leeds following a challenge by Pascal Struijk, who was subsequently sent-off.
Klopp, speaking ahead of Liverpool's opening Champions League game at home to AC Milan on Wednesday night, revealed Elliott is set to go under the knife today as he starts his recovery.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Harvey Elliott will have surgery today
The Reds boss says he has spoken to the 18-year-old since the injury suffered against Leeds
Klopp said: 'I spoke to him the night after the game and he was in the best possible place.