England receive sad news from Liverpool's victory

October 2, 2016 07:31

Attacking midfielder Adam Lallana was injured in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Swansea on October 1 and will miss the next two World Cup qualifiers.

Lallana left the field in the 23rd minute in pain. He was later diagnosed with a groin injury and will be out for more than two weeks.

The 28-year-old midfielder was previously named in interim manager Gareth Southgate's squad for the next two Group F matches in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.face Malta on October 8 and Slovenia three days later.. But due to injury today, Lallana had to miss the appointment.

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Lallana's injury is a big loss for England. Photo: AFP.

"He won't have a chance to play for England in the next two matches. But hopefully in about 15 or 16 days, Adam will be fit to play again," coach Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the 2-1 win at Liberty Stadium.

Lallana's absence is a big loss for England, as the midfielder is one of the Three Lions' most in-form members at the moment. In his last three games for Liverpool, Lallana has scored two goals.

Previously, in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, this midfielder also scored the only goal, helping England defeat host Slovakia 1-0 on September 4.

If he recovers within the time frame expected by coach Klopp, Lallana will be in time to participate in the big match between Liverpool and Man Utd at Anfield in round 8 of the Premier League on Monday, October 17.


According to VNE

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