Liverpool's Andy Robertson suffers knock ahead of Napoli game
Rhian Brewster is in Liverpool's squad for the game against Napoli, with the injured Divock Origi missing out
Monday 16 September 2019 20:20, UK
Liverpool are sweating on the fitness of Andy Robertson for their Champions League group-stage game with Napoli.
The Champions League holders begin the defence of their sixth European Cup title in Naples on Tuesday at the San Paolo Stadium. Also in Group E are Belgian side Genk and Austrian club RB Salzburg.
Liverpool left-back Robertson did not train with his team-mates before they left for Italy on Monday and will be further assessed by club medical staff on Tuesday before a decision is taken on his availability for the match.
"Robbo didn't train today and we have to see," Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told the club's website.
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"It is not a major thing, it was more precautionary today, but it is not 100 per cent sure [he will be available].
"We will have to test it tomorrow and then we will see."
Origi out for Napoli
Liverpool are already without Divock Origi for the Group E fixture after he suffered an ankle injury in the Premier League leaders' 3-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday.
But Klopp believes there is every chance that Origi could return to action before the end of the month.
"The update on Div is that it is not too serious," he said.
"We expect him [to be out for] between one and two weeks, but it depends a little bit on when he can deal with the pain.
"It is nothing really; it's a feeling, but it should be fine."
Brewster named in squad
With Origi missing out, teenage striker Rhian Brewster is in Liverpool's squad for the game against Napoli
Brewster, 19, has not been included in a Premier League matchday squad this season. His only first-team involvement this term has been in the 22-man UEFA Super Cup squad.
But Origi's injury against Newcastle in Saturday's 3-1 win at Anfield increases the likelihood of Brewster's involvement against Napoli with Liverpool short on back-up striking options.
In fact, Origi's injury on Saturday prompted the Liverpool U23 coaching staff to substitute Brewster 15 minutes into their match against Derby.
