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Liverpool injury, suspension list: Team news for Premier League match vs Watford

Jordan Henderson will be available for selection when Liverpool take on Watford this weekend after an international injury scare.

The midfielder returned to Melwood early after suffering a slight recurrence of a hamstring issue during England’s 3-0 friendly win over the United States last Thursday.

But, after responding positively to treatment, Henderson is in contention for his first start since October 20 when the Reds head to Vicarage Road on Saturday.

The Reds will, however, be without Adam Lallana, whose absence from training photos this week was noted by fans.

Offering a team news update at his press conference to preview the game, Klopp said: "[Henderson] is ready to play, that’s all. In the moment it looks like we have pretty much a full squad.

"We have some long-term injuries, of course, and Adam Lallana has a minor thing that makes him not available for the weekend.

"But all the rest came back healthy from the internationals, which is brilliant, and so we have to make a few decisions, obviously."

Klopp is likely to welcome Naby Keita back to his squad following his own recent battle with a hamstring problem.

The Guinean picked up crucial minutes for his country against the Ivory Coast last week and returned to training with his club on Friday afternoon.

Liverpool injury, suspension list | Team news vs Watford

Player Condition
Jordan Henderson Hamstring injury (passed fit)
Adam Lallana Unknown (doubt)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury (out)
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