Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip will need surgery to repair a fractured collarbone. The 27-year-old will miss "up to six weeks" after suffering the problem during the Reds' 1-0 win over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.
An update on Matip's injury and his pending treatment was provided by James Carroll of the club's official website.
The news is a blow to the squad depth of a team competing for major honours, both domestically and in Europe.
The defensive injuries are mounting:
bet3655th Dec - Joe Gomez ruled out for six weeks 8th Dec - Nathaniel Clyne ruled out for multiple weeks 11th Dec - Trent Alexander-Arnold out injured 11th Dec - Joel Matip ruled out for six weeks Fit defenders: Dejan Lovren Virgil Van Dijk Andrew Robertson Alberto Moreno https://t.