Jurgen Klopp gives Naby Keita injury update ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup tie against Everton

Naby Keita has been ruled out of Liverpool's FA Cup third round Anfield showdown with Everton on Sunday.

Keita suffered a suspected groin injury during the warm-up ahead of the 2-0 Premier League home win against Sheffield United on Thursday night.

The Guinean, who had been named in the starting line-up, limped down the tunnel after the session and was replaced by James Milner in midfield.

And while Keita will now undergo a scan to ascertain the extent of the damage, Jurgen Klopp admits the player is facing a spell on the sidelines.

Naby Keita arriving before the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Sheffield United (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“I don't know exactly what he has, it was his groin, but I can say he won't be involved against Everton,” said the Liverpool boss.

“That makes it 12 senior players we had available (on Thursday), plus the kids. That's not cool.

“I have no clue how it happened, I think it was the last shot during the warm-up, he came in limping.

“Everybody who has played football has had this kind of injury, it's not nice. It's painful.

“I don't know how long it will take, but he won't be ready for Sunday.”