Liverpool will have to deal without several players against Atalanta in the return leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday

A goal from Eberechi Eze saw the Reds fall to a surprise defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield, handing Manchester City a two-point lead in the title race.

Liverpool sit third in the league table, behind Arsenal on goal difference, and this latest setback came swiftly after a grim 3-0 loss to Atalanta in the Europa League.

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The Reds have produced some remarkable comeback victories during manager Jurgen Klopp’s tenure and will need to utilise some of that spirit to overturn the deficit in Bergamo on Thursday, However, in their recent defeat to Palace, Liverpool were also dealt a fresh injury blow, Here’s a look at the latest injury news and updates from around the AXA Training Centre.

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Conor Bradley

Conor Bradley came off against Palace with an ankle injury after a tangle with goalscorer Eze.

But I think after the long spell he had without playing football it makes sense that we might give him a game at U21s and then let’s see how he deals with that."

Potential return date: Atalanta (A) - April 18

Ben Doak

Ben Doak is recovering from the knee injury that he suffered with Liverpool under-21s in December.

The season isn't long enough [for him to return]."

Potential return date: Unknown

Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara’s sole appearance for Liverpool this season lasted just five minutes.

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