Jürgen Klopp reflected on a blow for both player and team following the news of Joe Gomez’s injury.
Liverpool confirmed on Thursday that the defender faces a spell of up to six weeks out with the lower left leg fracture he sustained during the 3-1 victory over Burnley a day earlier.
Gomez himself issued a message to Reds fans on Friday, in which he stated his intention to return stronger.
And, while acknowledging the disappointment of losing the England international during such a busy time of the season, Klopp has backed him to play an important role in his side once again following his recovery.