Panic at Anfield As Fabinho Set to Miss FA Cup Final for Liverpool Against Chelsea Through Injury

Panic at Anfield As Fabinho Set to Miss FA Cup Final for Liverpool Against Chelsea Through Injury

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Liverpool star Fabinho is a major doubt for this weekend's FA Cup final after being taken off injured at Villa Park against Aston Villa
  • Fabinho went down after colliding with former Liverpool midfielder, Philippe Coutinho and losing possession of the ball
  • While the extent of the injury is unknown, Liverpool fans are concerned to see him limping off the pitch just four days before the FA Cup final against Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp had a worried look when Fabinho went down following a collision with Philippe Coutinho as Liverpool battled from a goal down to earn maximum points against Aston Villa.

Fabinho appeared to hold his hamstring as he went down although the nature of the injury is not yet clear and how long the midfielder will be out.

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Fabinho will likely miss the FA Cup final against Chelsea. Photo by Chris Brunskill
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According to a report via The Sun, the 28-year-old is now a major worry for this weekend's FA Cup final against Chelsea following his injury against Aston Villa.

Fabinho has played a crucial role for the Reds this season as Liverpool push for an unprecedented quadruple.

The Reds have already secured the League Cup and are just one point behind Manchester City in the league, while they are also in the finals of the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup.

Klopp admits Fabinho injury a big blow for Liverpool

Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp is not a happy man after Fabinho was substituted early against Aston Villa after the midfielder appeared to have picked up an injury.

According to Tribal Football, Klopp hopes the injury isn't as bad as expected as Liverpool prepares to face Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, May 15.

The German manager admits Fabinho’s injury is a big blow for the Reds but says they will remain hopeful the midfielder will not miss the rest of the season.

Liverpool keep title hopes alive in nervy win over Villa

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Liverpool went level on points with Manchester City after a hard-fought victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday, May 10.

It was an interesting encounter as Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, now a manager at Villa, came up against a side he is all too familiar with.

The visitors, despite being heavy favorites in the game, were stunned three minutes into the encounter as Douglas Luiz bundled home the opener after Alisson failed to hold on to the ball.

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