Firmino undergoes scan on ankle injury

Roberto Firmino has undergone a scan after sustaining an injury in Liverpool’s 0-0 draw away at Manchester United.

The Brazilian appeared to roll his ankle in the first half of his side’s trip to Old Trafford. After attempting to continue, he was substituted by Jurgen Klopp, with Daniel Sturridge coming on to take his place.

Firmino left the stadium on crutches and did not appear to be in good condition, with Liverpool now entering a vital period of their season.

The attacker looks likely to miss the team’s home encounter with Watford on Wednesday, according to the Liverpool Echo, and has already undergone further tests to discover the extent of his injury.

Klopp has been left to sweat over Firmino’s ankle issue and could be forced to explore other alternatives in the striking role for the foreseeable future.

Mohamed Salah has been utilised centrally at times this season, while the manager could also choose to start either Sturridge or Divock Origi up top.