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Jordon Ibe injury: Liverpool winger becomes club's seventh hamstring casualty as injury crisis worsens

The 20-year-old complained of discomfort after Tuesday night's Capital One Cup win over Stoke City

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Jordon Ibe has become the seventh Liverpool to be currently sidelined by a hamstring injury and will be unavailable for Friday’s FA Cup tie at Exeter City.

The 20-year-old winger complained of discomfort after Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup semi-final  against Stoke City, in which the former Wycombe Wanderers youth product scored the only goal.

Ibe subsequently missed training at Melwood on Thursday.

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Liverpool are hopeful that it is only a minor issue and have not ruled him out of a return in next week’s Premier League meeting with Arsenal.

Philippe Coutinho, Dejan Lovren, Divock Origi, Daniel Sturridge, Martin Skrtel and Jordan Rossiter are all currently unavailable with hamstring problems.

Liverpool options to solve injury crisis

Liverpool options to solve injury crisis

  • 1/8 Neven Subotic (Borussia Dortmund)

    An obvious choice given their great relationship at Klopp's former side, the 6ft 4in Serbian has found himself out of favour under Thomas Tuchel this season, with the new manager mostly preferring Sokratis Papastathopoulos this season. However, he remains the third choice for the Yellow Submarine and vital cover.

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  • 2/8 Ashley Williams (Swansea City)

    Has long been linked with a move to Anfield, especially during Brendan Rodgers' tenure, but Liverpool's infamous transfer committee decided he didn't fit their profile. The Swansea City captain may well prefer to stay in South Wales now that Rodgers has left. But he would be a solid choice and knows the rigours of the Premier League.

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  • 3/8 Jeison Murillo (Internazionale)

    We're not sure how much truth is in this rumour - it has appeared mostly on untrustworthy sites - but the Colombian, 23, has been a crucial part of Inter's rise to the top of Serie A this season. Roberto Mancini would not allow him to leave cheap.

  • 4/8 Martin Caceras (Juventus)

    A proven international and Champions League level defender, the Uruguayan has not appeared for the Old Lady since he was suspended by the club for a drink-driving incident in September. Caceras, 28, can also play right-back.

  • 5/8 Tiago Ilori (Aston Villa, loan)

    The most likely option is that the Portuguese is recalled from a terrible loan spell at Aston Villa. It's worrying that the 22-year-old, who cost Liverpool £7m in 2013, has not played a game for the Premier League's bottom club this season. Villa had agreed to sign Ilori if he impressed on the loan deal - he certainly has not.

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  • 6/8 Joel Matip (Schalke)

    The 24-year-old is an impressive athlete at 6ft 4in and quick, but although the Reds are heavily linked with a move, Schalke have made it clear he will not leave in January. May well sign a pre-contract agreement this month ahead of a free transfer in summer.

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  • 7/8 Lucas Leiva (Liverpool)

    The Brazilian midfielder has filled in on a couple of occasions already this season, including at the Britannia Stadium. He did a solid job and is a reliable and experienced professional.

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  • 8/8 Emre Can (Liverpool)

    The German has played centre-back numerous times over his career and was impressive in a back three at times for Brendan Rodgers last season. However, Klopp loves his drive and energy in midfield, especially with Jordan Henderson out and James Milner only just returning.

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Mamadou Sakho (knee), Jordan Henderson (heel), Danny Ings (knee) and Joe Gomez (knee) are also sidelined, while Kolo Toure limped through the final stages at the Britannia Stadium while suffering from cramp.

Full-back Jon Flanagan is taking part in training but must continue to build match fitness after 18 months out and two operations on his left knee.

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Centre-back Tiago Ilori, who was on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool, is now back with his parent club after the two parties agreed to cancel the deal. 

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