Liverpool will not risk playing Joel Matip in Wednesday's FA Cup third-round replay at Plymouth while uncertainty over his eligibility remains, a source has told ESPN FC.
Matip has not been named Jurgen Klopp's squad for the game after the club sought legal advice.
Liverpool had to withdraw the defender from selection for Sunday's draw at Manchester United after failing to receive clear guidance from FIFA about his eligibility while the African Nations Cup takes place.
Matip was one of seven Cameroon players who rejected the chance to compete at the tournament, and Liverpool expect to be informed on Friday of whether FIFA plans to open a disciplinary investigation into his refusal to play.