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Paul Clarke

Liverpool injury latest after Naby Keita blow vs Barcelona

Liverpool have been handed an injury blow during their Champions League semi-final second leg at Barcelona after Naby Keita left the field in the first half due to injury.

Keita sustained a groin injury after he was tackled by Ivan Rakitic, only for the Liverpool midfielder to battle on through the pain for around five minutes until he succumbed to the situation.

Liverpool decided to replace Keita with Jordan Henderson in the 24th minute, with the playmaker limping off the field unaided.

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It's not only a massive blow for Liverpool on the night at the Camp Nou, it's also a bitter pill to swallow in light of the Reds' Premier League title battle.

Liverpool face Newcastle United on Saturday evening and Keita is naturally a doubt to feature in that contest as the season enters its final stretch.

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