The wait for Liverpool’s return to action is almost complete.
And the Reds’ first game after the international break couldn’t come much bigger for supporters as they face Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday (12.30 BST).
Granted, the game is just another three points up for grabs on paper. But Jurgen Klopp is well aware of how important claiming the city’s bragging rights is for supporters.
For the visit of Sean Dyche’s Everton, Liverpool are already sweating on a couple of their key players - with their injury list augmenting during the break. Here’s the latest on when some of those currently on the treatment table could return.
1. Curtis Jones - hamstring
The midfielder has not played in Liverpool's past five Premier League games after serving a three-match suspension before suffering a setback. Klopp has already suggested Jones should be back after the international break. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.
2. Ryan Gravenberch - knee
Klopp was not overly concerned with the midfielder's niggling issue and revealed Gravenberch should be back after the international break. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.
3. Ibrahima Konate - hamstring
The defender has a hamstring issue that has ruled him out of France duty. It's said he will be out for around two weeks. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.
4. Joe Gomez - unknown
Klopp admitted before the Brentford win he was unsure on the severity of the defender's issue. Reports have suggested his issue was only minor, though. Potential return game: Man City (A), Sat 25 Nov.