Jürgen Klopp has a decision to make at right-back when Liverpool host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
The manager confirmed in the build-up to the Anfield showdown that Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be involved due to the muscle issue that prevented him from playing in Tuesday’s 5-1 Champions League win at FC Porto.
Reds vice-captain James Milner replaced Alexander-Arnold in Portugal and is one of the options being considered in the position for the visit of his former club.
“We all know Millie is a really special, special guy.