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Stephen Killen

Jurgen Klopp confirms Roberto Firmino injury and possible Liverpool return date

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed a new injury blow for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino ahead of tomorrow's game at home to Nottingham Forest.

Firmino will definitely miss the clash against Forest and could miss subsequent games against West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur with a muscle injury, Klopp confirmed.

The German revealed that the Brazilian's injury isn't too serious but will keep him out of the visit from Steve Cooper's side - and a return for the back-to-back clashes against the London clubs is "impossible".

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Firmino is entering the final matches of his Liverpool career and will leave the Reds at the expiry of his contract in the summer.

It's another muscle blow for the 31-year-old after he missed 10 games at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 with a calf injury.

"Unfortunately, Bobby picked up a muscle issue," said Klopp. "We will see how long that takes, it's not too serious but definitely out for tomorrow.

"Next week we have two more games, I would say they are impossible as well then we'll see. We'll take it day by day."

In Monday's emphatic win over Leeds United, the forward was introduced as a late substitute replacing Diogo Jota - after the Portugal international ended his long wait for a Premier League goal, ending up with a brace in the 6-1 thrashing.

Looking ahead, Firmino will miss the trip to the London Stadium before the pivotal clash against Cristian Stellini's side in the battle for qualification for European football next season.

Klopp will be hoping to have him available for a final hurrah as the likes of Fulham and Brentford visit Anfield, before the curtain closes on their home campaign on the penultimate game of the season when they take on Aston Villa.

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