Liverpool dealt fresh injury blow which should send chills up Richard Hughes’ spine

Liverpool have been rocked by an injury blow shortly before their pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong today.

The Reds brought a 29-player squad with them to the Far East for their tour to Asia, with Federico Chiesa the high-profile omission as club chiefs felt that he’d be better off staying put on Merseyside for further assessment on a minor fitness issue (The Athletic).

While Hugo Ekitike has linked up with the group after completing his transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt this week...