Roberto Firmino out of Liverpools trip to Manchester City due to injury

Roberto Firmino has been ruled out of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup tie against Manchester City at the Etihad tonight due to a calf injury.

The Brazil international got a kick during training earlier in the week and was sent for a scan.

The results confirmed that the problem is only minor but he won’t be risked against Pep Guardiola’s side.

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Firmino, who has scored nine goals in all competitions so far this season, is also a doubt for the trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Boxing Day.

The hope is that he will respond well to treatment and will be able to play some part in Liverpool’s festive schedule.

Jurgen Klopp has already seen his attacking options depleted by the loss of Diogo Jota (calf) and Luis Diaz (knee) to serious injuries.

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