Liverpool’s Covid problems worsen as fourth player tests positive and Tyler Morton starts v Tottenham

Liverpool’s Covid outbreak has worsened with a fourth player testing positive for the virus.

Thiago Alcantara is the latest player who’s suspected to have contracted coronavirus.

What’s happened

A Reds statement confirmed that Thiago registered a positive test before the game in the capital.

He’s now in self-isolation and will not be involved.

In addition, Jordan Henderson is absent through illness - but it’s not Covid-related.

A Liverpool statement said: “Thiago Alcantara will miss this afternoon’s Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur after registering a suspected positive test for COVID-19.

“The midfielder is now isolating and will play no part in the encounter in London.

“In addition, Jordan Henderson is also absent because of illness. The captain has registered a negative test for COVID-19, but has been withdrawn from selection due to feeling unwell.

“All of the Reds’ first-team squad and staff have been tested for COVID-19 on Saturday as well as this morning, with no further positive cases detected, which includes Henderson.”

Who else has tested positive?

Amid cases in the Premier League at an all-time high, with six matches being postponed this weekend, Liverpool have four cases in total.

Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones all tested positive before Thursday’s 3-1 win over Newcastle and are isolating.

What’s Liverpool’s team against Tottenham?

Tyler Morton is handed his full Premier League debut for the Spurs clash.

The youngster is one of three changes for the Newcastle victory. James Milner comes in for the absent Henderson while Naby Keita replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Konate, Robertson, Morton, Milner, Keita, Salah, Jota, Mane.