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Raheem Sterling has been ruled out of Liverpool's FA Cup fifth round tie with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The 20-year-old winger is still hampered by the foot injury which forced him to sit out the Reds' thrilling 3-2 win over Tottenham at Anfield on Tuesday night.

Boss Brendan Rodgers has decided to take no risks with Sterling, who could return to action for Thursday's Europa League clash with Besiktas at Anfield.

Sterling's representatives are currently involved in talks over a new contract and chairman Tom Werner is confident an agreement will soon be reached.

“All I can say is that I’m hopeful that we’ll conclude a deal," Werner told the ECHO.

"Obviously it’s important for us. He’s an exceptional player.

“Brendan and Ian Ayre are quite involved and Brendan is talking to Raheem about this and I hope and expect a very positive outcome that is good for Raheem - and good for the club.

“I would say that I’m confident that we will reach an agreement that works for all parties."

Read the full EXCLUSIVE interview with Tom Werner here.