Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa

The Reds have won each of their last seven league matches to rise into fifth position in the table, only one point behind fourth-placed Manchester United and third-placed Newcastle United.

However, both Man United and Newcastle do have a game in hand on Jurgen Klopp's side, who recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over struggling Leicester City last time out.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Villa, who are currently battling to secure a top-seven finish.

Thiago Alcantara

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hip

Possible return date: Unknown

Experienced midfielder Thiago Alcantara recently underwent surgery on a hip injury, and the Spaniard will be unavailable for selection for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign.

Roberto Firmino

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: May 20 (vs. Aston Villa)

Roberto Firmino was again missing against Leicester due to a muscular issue, but the forward, who is leaving on a free transfer this summer, was back in training on Wednesday.

Calvin Ramsay

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Calvin Ramsay remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury, and the defender will be working towards being available at some stage of the 2023-24 campaign.

Stefan Bajcetic

Status: Out

Type of injury: Adductor

Possible return date: Unknown

Stefan Bajcetic's impressive season ended when he picked up an adductor problem in March, with the midfielder forced to watch from the sidelines in recent weeks.

Naby Keita

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Naby Keita, who is also leaving on a free transfer this summer, remains on the sidelines with a muscular issue, and it is extremely likely that he has played his last game for the club.

Darwin Nunez

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Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: May 20 (vs. Villa)

Darwin Nunez was not involved against Leicester last time out due to a foot problem, and he is facing a battle to be available for selection this weekend.

LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for this match.