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That is why we decided to send him back to the club."

There is no suggestion that the centre-back, who also captains his country, will be absent from the clash against his former club Southampton, but it is a timely reminder of the demands of the packed domestic and international programme.

Possible return date: Southampton (A), Premier League, November 24

Injury: Unknown

Alexis Mac Allister was substituted in stoppage-time as Argentina ran out 1-0 winners over Peru at La Bombonera in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

And Mac Allister’s withdrawal does seem to have been the result of a nasty tackle in the 88th minute.

TyCSports reported it was a “tremendous kick on Alexis Mac Allister that seemed to come out cheap, especially due to the violence that can be seen in the replay, which reflects a clear tackle towards the midfielder's left ankle.”

Hopefully it will be just a knock and the midfielder will be fine to face Southampton.

Possible return date: Southampton (A), Premier League, November 24

Injury: Hamstring

Liverpool's No.1 Alisson Becker has been missing since the 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on October 5.

But first he needs to be fit.

“But Caoimh has done outstanding, last season and this season again as well but the moment Alisson is fit, he will be our first goalkeeper.”

Possible return date: Southampton (A), Premier League, November 24

Injury: Hamstring

The rousing 2-0 home victory over Aston Villa before the international break did come at a cost with Trent Alexander-Arnold coming off in the 25th minute with an injury that meant he pulled out of the England squad for their UEFA Nations League games with Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Scans have revealed the right-back has suffered a low grade hamstring injury that, while not serious, means he faces a fight to be fit for Southampton, Real Madrid and Man City.

Possible return date: Real Madrid (H), Champions League, November 27

Injury: Unknown

Federico Chiesa has now missed Liverpool's last nine matches with an unspecified issue.

At this moment we expect him back during the international break and then he should be with us after the international break normally."

However, Chiesa appeared to remain absent from Liverpool team training on Tuesday, although on LFC TV’s latest ‘Inside Training’ video, the forward was spotted in training wear in the dressing room, including gloves, which would suggest he had been working outside in the freezing Merseyside conditions.

But whether Chiesa will be fit to return this weekend remains to be seen.

Possible return date: Unknown

Injury: Foot

The fractured foot Harvey Elliott suffered while on England Under-21s duty has kept the midfielder sidelined since early September.

But Elliott, who impressed Slot during pre-season, is now back in full training and could well be available selection for the showdown with Southampton.

But, like with Alisson, a full update is expected by the end of the week.

Possible return date: Southampton (A), Premier League, November 24

Injury: Upper body

Jota was injured early on against Chelsea on October 20 after he was hauled down near the halfway line by Tosin Adaraiboyo.

The striker hasn't played since and in his last press conference before the international break, Slot admitted that the Portugal international looks a major doubt for the massive double header against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Man City in the Premier League.

Slot said: "We expect him back after the international break.

Now, after the international break is six or seven months (of the season) to go!

"He will be back one or two weeks after the international break."

Possible return date: Newcastle United (A), Premier League, December 4


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