Liverpool and England have been dealt a blow after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament problem. It is the third significant injury to affect manager Jurgen Klopp's midfielders with Emre Can and Adam Lallana already sidelined. "Liverpool FC can confirm Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's 2017-18 season is over for both club and country due to a knee ligament injury sustained against AS Roma on Tuesday evening," said a club statement. "Gutted I won't be able to play any further part now in our Champions League run for Liverpool, and also the World Cup with England." The Italian club added: "There is no place for this type of vile behaviour in football and the club is now cooperating with Liverpool Football Club, UEFA and the authorities."

Source: Evening echo April 26, 2018 06:22 UTC