Your morning Liverpool headlines for Tuesday, October 11.
Jordan Henderson and Gabriel 'present cases' as FA review Arsenal complaint from Liverpool game
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Arsenal defender Gabriel have reportedly provided statements to referee Michael Oliver following their altercation during Sunday's Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium.
A flash point between the pair occurred following Michael Oliver's decision to award Arsenal a penalty, having seen Gabriel Jesus go down inside the area under the challenge of Thiago Alcantara. Players from both sides could be seen attempting to diffuse the situation as the pair exchanged words at close proximity, resulting in Oliver then going over to the touchline to address Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp.
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The Mirror have claimed Gabriel issued a complaint over something he heard and that both Henderson and the Brazilian defender shared their 'version of events' to Oliver after the full-time whistle. The report adds Oliver also held further conversations with Arteta and Klopp before sending his report to the Football Association as they continue their investigation in relation to this matter.
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Luis Diaz Liverpool return date confirmed after knee injury against Arsenal
Luis Diaz has been ruled out until after the World Cup - but the Liverpool winger will not require surgery on his knee injury.
Diaz is expected to be sidelined for between six to eight weeks after limping off before half-time in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League defeat at leaders Arsenal.
The Colombian was initially hurt when challenged by Gunners midfielder Thomas Partey and, having undergone lengthy treatment on the field, attempted to carry on before hobbling out of the game a few minutes later.
The 25-year-old left the Emirates wearing a knee brace and underwent scans on Monday that have ascertained the extent of the damage but confirmed no need for an operation.
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