Javier Mascherano is a major doubt for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Burnley at Anfield today.
The 25-year-old midfielder picked up a knock in Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Paraguay on Wednesday night.
Mascherano is having treatment but after playing two full 90 minutes for his country over the past week he is unlikely to be risked against the Clarets.
However, Lucas Leiva is expected to play after making the 6,000 mile trip home from South America.
Lucas was due back at Melwood today and having not featured in either of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers he is set to face Owen Coyle's side.
If Mascherano misses out, skipper Steven Gerrard is expected to drop into a central midfield role alongside Lucas.
The 25-year-old midfielder picked up a knock in Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Paraguay on Wednesday night.
Mascherano is having treatment but after playing two full 90 minutes for his country over the past week he is unlikely to be risked against the Clarets.
However, Lucas Leiva is expected to play after making the 6,000 mile trip home from South America.
Lucas was due back at Melwood today and having not featured in either of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers he is set to face Owen Coyle's side.
If Mascherano misses out, skipper Steven Gerrard is expected to drop into a central midfield role alongside Lucas.
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