Liverpool injury update and return dates as two stars in Man Utd disappointment

Liverpool have some good injury news to report but they are yet to have a full clean bill of health ahead of the weekend.

The Reds face Manchester United this Sunday at Old Trafford in what promises to be a tantalising encounter.

Jurgen Klopp's men have been in fantastic form this season and have been blowing teams away in the Premier League.

They are also the only side to not taste defeat in the league while United find themselves in a difficult position despite their nail-biting 3-2 victory over Atalanta in the Champions League.

Leicester made light work of the Red Devils last week in a 4-2 result at the King Power Stadium that has put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure.

Liverpool face United this weekend in the Premier League

To make matters worse, Liverpool almost have a full squad to pick from - but two look set to miss out on the match.

Curtis Jones looks set to return after being injured on international duty but Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott remain out of contention.

Curtis Jones

Injury: Despite being already unfit, Jones was called up to the England Under-21 squad where he aggravated a groin injury.

It meant he had to miss Liverpool's match against Watford last week as he looks to break into the Reds midfield.

Possible return date: October 24 vs Manchester United.

What Klopp said: "Unfortunately Curtis was only with us in the warming up and will be here in Liverpool to hopefully make the final steps to full training."

Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara was injured against Crystal Palace

Injury: The midfielder has had a tough time with injuries and was crocked against Crystal Palace on September 18 when he sustained a calf problem.

The Spaniard is highly unlikely to come back ahead of the weekend after already missing six matches and has yet to return to first-team training.

However, the former Bayern Munich star did post a picture of himself at home on social media undergoing a fitness routine.

Possible return date: Originally planned for mid-October but that has been pushed back

What Klopp said: "It's not 100 per cent clear when Thiago will be back - it's muscle issue in the calf."

Harvey Elliott

Injury: A nasty dislocated ankle suffered against Leeds United on September 12, Elliott is facing a long spell on the sidelines.

Harvey Elliott is back on the road to recovery after suffering a serious ankle injury

The 18-year-old underwent successful surgery last month and has been performing a range of leg exercises recently.

Possible return date: 2022

What Klopp said: "We have to wait. He played an incredible game and he's an incredible player and now he's out.

"We have to be there and we will be there. We will play football without him and we will wait for him as well because obviously he's a top, top top player."