Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne's plans have been hit by a cruciate knee ligament injury which is set to sideline him for six months.
The 28-year-old full-back has made just over 100 appearances for the Reds after joining from Southampton in summer 2015, but he spent the second half of last season on loan at Bournemouth, where he made 15 appearances in all competitions.
Clyne is now inside the final year of his contract at Anfield and it was being reported that he could be offloaded while the Reds could secure a fee for his signature.
What can I say other than how gutted we all are for Clyney. He was training and playing so well - he was in outstanding shape.
Jurgen Klopp
However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he suffered a "straightforward ACL injury" during the side's 3-2 pre-season defeat against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Clyne has returned to the UK for tretament and is now set to be sidelined until the New Year.
Klopp told Liverpool's club website: "What can I say other than how gutted we all are for Clyney. He was training and playing so well - he was in outstanding shape.
"Clearly an injury of this nature isn't a happy moment for any player, but the silver lining for him is that, according to the medical guys, it's a straightforward ACL injury. This means fixing it and coming back from it should follow a path that is free from pitfalls and complications.
"At the moment there isn't much more to say beyond we'll all support Clyney in whatever way we can and we look forward to seeing him back on the pitch as soon as responsibly possible.
"He is such a sound professional and is naturally very fit and strong, so all these things are in his favour."
Liverpool are 13/5 to win the Premier League title this season while they are 6/5 to beat Manchester City and lift the Community Shield at Wembley on 4th August.
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Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne's plans have been hit by a cruciate knee ligament injury which is set to sideline him for six months.
The 28-year-old full-back has made just over 100 appearances for the Reds after joining from Southampton in summer 2015, but he spent the second half of last season on loan at Bournemouth, where he made 15 appearances in all competitions.
Clyne is now inside the final year of his contract at Anfield and it was being reported that he could be offloaded while the Reds could secure a fee for his signature.
What can I say other than how gutted we all are for Clyney. He was training and playing so well - he was in outstanding shape.
Jurgen Klopp
However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he suffered a "straightforward ACL injury" during the side's 3-2 pre-season defeat against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Clyne has returned to the UK for tretament and is now set to be sidelined until the New Year.
Klopp told Liverpool's club website: "What can I say other than how gutted we all are for Clyney. He was training and playing so well - he was in outstanding shape.
"Clearly an injury of this nature isn't a happy moment for any player, but the silver lining for him is that, according to the medical guys, it's a straightforward ACL injury. This means fixing it and coming back from it should follow a path that is free from pitfalls and complications.
"At the moment there isn't much more to say beyond we'll all support Clyney in whatever way we can and we look forward to seeing him back on the pitch as soon as responsibly possible.
"He is such a sound professional and is naturally very fit and strong, so all these things are in his favour."
Liverpool are 13/5 to win the Premier League title this season while they are 6/5 to beat Manchester City and lift the Community Shield at Wembley on 4th August.
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Source: bet365.com