Despite beating Manchester City in the Community Shield, it's fair to say that the start to Liverpool's new season could've gone better.

A 2-2 draw with newly-promoted Fulham on the opening day of the Premier League campaign was undoubtedly below expectation, as Marco Silva's side caught Liverpool napping when they should have been chomping at the bit.

To make matters worse, key midfield conductor Thiago limped off with an injury, leaving supporters fearing the worst for the Spaniard. The former Bayern Munich man is just one of several first-team squad members stuck in the treatment room, however.

Thiago Alcantara

Fans have high hopes for Thiago this season, so the last thing anyone wanted to see was Liverpool's creative spark leaving the field against Fulham. The number six underwent a scan on Sunday, which confirmed a hamstring issue, but it is believed to not be as bad as first feared. Thiago is expected to be out of action for about six weeks.

Naby Keita

Guinea international Keita missed the Fulham match will a reported illness that was not Covid-related. He is back in training and is likely to be available for Monday's match against Crystal Palace. Whether he will be fit enough to earn himself a starting berth remains to be seen, though.

Diogo Jota

Portuguese goal-getter Jota is another suffering with a hamstring injury. Have initial developed the problem on international duty, it reared it's ugly head once again during Liverpool's pre-season tour of the Far East. The 25-year-old will not be rushed back but he is hoping to be back on grass before the end of August.

Ibrahima Konate

Jurgen Klopp needs no reminding of how important it is to have fit centre-backs, but he has been forced to start the season without Konate after an accidental collision during the Reds' final match of pre-season, against Strasbourg, resulted in a knee problem for the Frenchman. The towering defender, much to his frustration, will be out of action for at least a month.