Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is nursing ankle ligament damage, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed, with the England international set to be sidelined until into 2020.
The Reds have two more fixtures to take in before the turn of the calendar year.
A Boxing Day clash with Leicester City will be followed by a home date with Wolves on Sunday.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain will play no part in those contests after being forced off during a Club World Cup final win over Flamengo.
The 26-year-old midfielder was left on crutches and sporting a protective boot after sitting out the thrilling climax of a 1-0 win which saw Liverpool crowned the best club side on the planet.