Lovren tends to Matip after his team-mate went down injured

Liverpool’s defensive concerns have intensified with the news that Joel Matip suffered a broken collarbone against Napoli and will undergo an operation ruling him out for six weeks.

The setback comes a week after Joe Gomez endured a fracture of the lower leg against Burnley. He is also due to be out for six weeks.

Matip was injured towards the end of the 1-0 victory over Napoli which secured Liverpool’s passage into the knockout stages of the Champions League, but played on in pain to finish the tie. He was then taken to hospital where tests confirmed the fracture.

The centre-back performed admirably against the Italians and his absence for the Christmas schedule represents a major blow for Jürgen Klopp.

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