Liverpool left sweating on fitness of key player for Man City showdown

Liverpool face the prospect of being without defender Jeremy Jacquet for Sunday's clash against Manchester City at Anfield. The 21-year-old sustained a left hamstring strain and missed France's 4-1 Nations League victory over Belgium, with manager Zinedine Zidane confirming he was slightly injured. Jacquet has featured in all seven matches for Liverpool this season, predominantly starting alongside Virgil van Dijk.

Head coach Andoni Iraola also faces potential absences in attack, as Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo returned early from international duty with thigh and ankle injuries, respectively. Liverpool sit six points behind early Premier League leaders Manchester City ahead of Sunday's fixture.