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Charlotte Coates

Luis Diaz, Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate: Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of Leeds

Liverpool have been given a longer time to prepare for their next Premier League fixture as they take on Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday night.

Jurgen Klopp's side take on relegation threatened Leeds in Yorkshire on Monday Night Football as they look to return to winning ways after four league games without a win in the league.

The Reds put on a spirited second half display against league leaders Arsenal last Sunday at Anfield after fighting back from two goals down to earn a point in a hard-fought clash. Klopp will be hoping he doesn't have to make any forced changes to his starting XI.

And here is the full list of Reds players currently sidelined - and their potential return dates...

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Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz has been out with a knee injury since the start of October, but has now returned to full first-team training and is set to make his first Premier League appearance in almost half a year.

Klopp has confirmed the Colombian will be in the squad for Monday's match against Leeds at Elland Road as he looks to provide the Reds supporters with something to cheer about.

Despite returning to training over a week ago, Diaz was left out of the squad for the draw against Mikel Arteta's side as Liverpool didn't want to take any chances on the attacker.

Klopp said in his press conference on Friday morning: "Yeah, he’s 100 per cent ready in training so that’s it now. He is now completely normal in training and now we have to reintegrate him. He will be in the squad, if nothing happens Luis will be in the squad and from there we go. That’s it."

Expected return date: Leeds United (A) - April 17

Alisson Becker

The Liverpool boss confirmed Alisson missed two days of training in the week and will train on Friday individually in the hope he will be fit to take on Leeds on Monday.

Alisson has been the Reds' best player this season and he would be a huge miss if he couldn't make the trip to Elland Road, but Caoimhin Kelleher is on stand-by if required.

Klopp said on Friday: "Ali wasn’t involved for two days, will train today individually."

Expected return date: Leeds United (A) - April 17

Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool's French defender put in a Player of the Match display in the draw with Arsenal last Sunday, but he is a minor doubt for the game against the Yorkshire outfit.

Like Alisson, Konate couldn't train for two days in the week, but Klopp hopes the centre half will be able to return on Friday afternoon.

"Ibou couldn’t train for two days, should be back today hopefully," Klopp said.

Expected return date: Leeds United (A) - April 17

Stefan Bajcetic

Bajcetic has been the breakthrough star of Liverpool's season and the youngster is being missed by his team-mates.

The 18-year-old midfielder made 19 appearances in all competitions, scoring his first senior goal in the 3-1 Boxing Day win at Aston Villa, before picking up an adductor injury in March that he confirmed would rule him out for the season.

Bajcetic said on social media: "Unfortunately I've picked up an injury that will keep me out until the end of the season. It's very sad to say goodbye to this amazing season for me but I understand this is part of football and will only make me stronger physically and mentally."

Expected return date: July pre-season

Calvin Ramsay

Calvin Ramsay suffered a knee injury earlier this year and is set to spend the rest of the season on the sidelines.

Ramsay has made just two first-team appearances in his debut season at Anfield since moving from Aberdeen last summer.

Liverpool will hope to have the right-back bac in time for pre-season training in July.

Expected return date: July pre-season

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