Nathaniel Clyne looks set for a three-month spell on
the sidelines
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Nathaniel Clyne
will be on the sidelines for a significant period of time
due to a back injury.
There was some surprise that Clyne was left out of
Liverpool's Champions League squad but Klopp says
the England international is unlikely to be fit until the
group stages are almost over.
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The 26-year-old England international right-back has
not featured since playing 45 minutes of the first pre-
season friendly at Tranmere in July and Sky sources
understand that the back problem will keep him out for
up to another three months.
Klopp told Liverpool's official website : "Nathaniel is
working hard on his rehab and we have kept a close
eye on his progress, but the reality is we are looking at
some time still before he is back and available for
selection.
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"I am told it will be longer than just a couple of weeks,
so we will continue to monitor and assess.
"It is pretty certain he'll not be available for the
majority of the Champions League group matches.
"If we are fortunate enough to still be in UEFA
competition in the New Year, he could be added to the
squad then.
Joe Gomez has featured for Liverpool in Clyne's
absence
"The medical guys are pleased with how he is
responding and Nathaniel has shown a really strong
attitude, given he is not someone who is used to being
out injured."
The Champions League group matches run between
September 13 to December 6 and will provide Clyne's
deputies with further chances to impress.
And Klopp added: "What is positive for us is how Joe
(Gomez) and Trent (Alexander-Arnold) have stepped up
and grasped their opportunities."
Liverpool have made a positive start to the season and,
as well as qualifying for the Champions League group
stages, they lie second in the Premier League table
after three matches, ahead of a trip to fourth-placed
Manchester City on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Premier
League from 11.30am.
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