Echo saying he's out of the City game, but he's not out for the season.
The Germany international, who is out of contract this summer, still hasn't returned to training at Melwood due to an ongoing back injury.
Liverpool have played down reports that his season is over but he won't be ready to face City on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for another couple of weeks.
His absence is a major blow for Jurgen Klopp, who will be without captain Jordan Henderson for the second leg as he serves a one-match European ban.
The Germany international, who is out of contract this summer, still hasn't returned to training at Melwood due to an ongoing back injury.
Liverpool have played down reports that his season is over but he won't be ready to face City on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for another couple of weeks.
His absence is a major blow for Jurgen Klopp, who will be without captain Jordan Henderson for the second leg as he serves a one-match European ban.
