Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes it "might not be a bad thing" that Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold when they take on Manchester City this afternoon.
City come into the match at Anfield as the only unbeaten side remaining in the Premier League and sit 13 points above Liverpool - who have struggled for form in this new campaign.
Alexander-Arnold, who injured his ankle in the 3-2 loss at Arsenal last Sunday, has been under intense scrutiny this season for some of his defending when Jurgen Klopp 's side have conceded goals.