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Liverpool face anxious wait over Glatzel fitness after injury at Tranmere

Liverpool are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of young striker Paul Glatzel.

The 18-year-old suffered a knee injury in Thursday’s pre-season friendly win over Tranmere, and underwent a scan on Friday to assess the extent of the damage.

Glatzel was visibly distressed as he left the field, and Jurgen Klopp suggested after the game that it could be a serious issue for the forward.

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"Paul Glatzel, unfortunately we had to take him off and we’re not sure about that," Klopp said. "It doesn’t look too good but we have to wait.