Liverpool suffer blow with defender ruled out for a ‘short spell’ with ankle injury

Liverpool have suffered an injury setback, with Kostas Tsimikas facing a short spell on the sidelines after twisting his ankle in training.

The Greek full-back has had a fine season, even displacing Andy Robertson from the No. 1 spot on the left, so this will be a bitter blow.

Liverpool are hoping to see more players return from injury in the next two weeks, while Trent Alexander-Arnold hopes to be fit soon.

Harvey Elliott is fit again, but will have to slowly build up his minutes, while Diogo Jota and Alisson are still on the sidelines.

Tsimikas has made 11 appearances for Liverpool so far this season, including three times in the Champions League.

The full-back will be absent on Wednesday evening when the Reds host Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Head coach Arne Slot's team faces an exciting series of matches on the way to the festive period.

The Premier League leaders welcome defending champion Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday.

The win would put Slot's team 11 points ahead of Man City in the table.

The Premier League leaders welcome defending champion Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday.

The win would put Slot's team 11 points ahead of Man City in the table.

The Reds then travel to Newcastle for a midweek match on December 4, before the first Merseyside derby of the season against Everton on December 7.