Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Kostas Tsimikas is likely facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a suspected collarbone. The Greek left-back was involved in a collision with Bukayo Saka and then his own manager during the 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Saturday at Anfield.

Liverpool’s first-choice left-back Andrew Robertson has been out since the October international break with a shoulder injury and is still a few weeks away from returning.

“It is hard for us to swallow with the Robbo [Andy Robertson] situation,” Klopp said.

“I thought it wasn’t really a problem because I had no pain. I would happily give my collarbone and he would be fit again.

“I was completely fine in that moment. I thought Kostas was as well but he said ‘no it’s broken’.

“Of course that’s not cool directly in front of you when you are kind of involved. I wasn’t sure if I fell on him or how it happened.”

Liverpool go into tonight’s game at Burnley second in the table on 39 points, just one point behind leaders Arsenal.

Burnley still remain in the relegation zone despite claiming just their third league win of the season on Saturday afternoon with a 2-0 victory away at Fulham.

Klopp has a number of injuries to contend with amidst a hectic schedule; Robertson, Joel Matip, Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic will all definitely miss the trip to Turf Moor. Alexis Mac Allister and Diogo Jota are likely to also miss out whilst Colombia winger Luis Diaz is a doubt after taking a knock against Arsenal.

Burnley could welcome back Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Jack Cork and Aaron Ramsey from injury. However, Luca Koleosho remains out with a long-term knee injury.

Liverpool have a fantastic record away at Burnley; they have won seven of their eight Premier League games at Turf Moor.

 Team news to follow shortly.