Five Liverpool key players that will miss Watford clash

In today's English Premier League clash between Liverpool and Watford, five key players of the home side are likely not to feature in the encounter due to minor and long-term injury.

Here are the conditions of the players likely to miss game week 17 for Liverpool;

• Fabiano is out with an ankle injury and will not be available for the game.
• Liverpool may be without Dejan Lovren who has a minor problem with his thigh from the injury he sustained in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg. He's expected to return by December 14.

• Adam Lallana is also doubtful following a thigh injury and he's expected to return by December 14.

• Joel Matip is out with knee injury. Possible return date is December 29.

• Nathaniel Clyne is out out with knee injury.

By Emmanuel Oladele