Ibrahima Konate is a doubt for this afternoon's trip to because of a muscular problem and Joe Gomez or Joel Matip could instead partner Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of the Reds' defence.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-defence-injuries-newcastle-klopp-27600648

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Joel Matip is facing an extended spell on the sidelines with a knee problem after Liverpool suffered another injury blow.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joel-matip-liverpool-injury-update-28219576

Liverpool defender Joel Matip has admitted that some of his team-mates will be out for revenge against Real Madrid in tonight's heavyweight Champions League clash at Anfield.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1737294/Football-news-LIVE-Man-Utd-takeover-latest-Chelsea-Graham-Potter-Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez were all ahead in the pecking order.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/liverpool/jurgen-klopp-drops-leeds-united-hint-amid-pursuit-of-ps10m-liverpool-defender-4266642