Liverpool have learned the full extent of Luis Diaz’s injury and now know how many matches he will miss.
The Colombia international was withdrawn in the first half of Liverpool ’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Before his exit, Diaz had supplied the assist for the Reds’ opening goal through Darwin Nunez .
Diaz was involved in a tackle with Gunners midfielder Thomas Partey and the Liverpool forward remained on the ground before receiving treatment before trying to carry on. However, it was to no avail and Jurgen Klopp was forced to bring on Roberto Firmino in place of the 25-year-old.
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Diaz will miss at least 10 fixtures, all of which are due to be played before the season halts before the World Cup. The Reds have six Premier League fixtures, three more Champions League group games and a Carabao Cup third round tie against Derby County.
After the World Cup, Liverpool’s first match is against Aston Villa on Boxing Day. It is then that Klopp and co will hope that Diaz will have recovered in time to be back in the picture for selection.
Here is a look at the matches that Diaz is expected to miss for Liverpool over the next couple of months.
Rangers (A - Champions League) - October 12
Manchester City (H - Premier League) - October 16
West Ham (H - Premier League) - October 19
Nottingham Forest (A - Premier League) - October 22
Ajax (A - Champions League ) - October 26
Leeds United (H - Premier League) - October 29
Napoli (H - Champions League ) - November 1
Tottenham (A - Premier League) - November 6
Derby County (H - Carabao Cup) - November 9
Southampton (H - Premier League) - November 12
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