Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has provided an update on Dejan Lovren after the defender was forced off the field during Tuesday's Champions League clash against Red Bull Salzburg.
Lovren had to be replaced against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon due to cramp, and Klopp is 'hopeful' the 57-cap Croatian suffered a similar problem in the European tie, rather than an issue that could keep him out for an extended period.
A number of Liverpool fans took to social media to react to the update, and many were keen to send their best wishes to the 2018 World Cup finalist.
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Others were less sympathetic towards the central defender, though, with some calling for Kalidou Koulibaly or Ben White to arrive during the January transfer window, whilst others insisted that Joel Matip's return to fitness would ease the blow.
Journalist James Pearce claimed that Lovren has actually suffered a hamstring problem, with many of the fans keen to focus on the fact that the injury could hand Joe Gomez the chance to impress alongside Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defence.
Injuries, however minor, will be a concern for Liverpool at this stage of the season when considering the volume of games on the horizon.
The Reds have three Premier League matches and an EFL Cup tie before the end of the year, in addition to featuring in the Club World Cup.
It remains to be seen how long Lovren spends on the sidelines, but his spot for this weekend's league clash with Watford surely has to be in doubt.
Meanwhile, a number of Liverpool fans were delighted for one player in particular following Saturday's win at Bournemouth.