Nathaniel Clyne from SW4 to International footballer
Clyne has not featured since playing 45 minutes of Liverpool's first pre-season friendly at Tranmere in July.
The England international was expected to be fully fit by now, but his omission from the Champions League squad suggested his absence would be a lengthy one.
And now Liverpool boss Klopp has confirmed he is expecting to be without the right-back for a significant period of time.
"Nathaniel is working hard on his rehab and we have kept a close eye on his progress,” Klopp told the club’s official website.
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Nathaniel Clyne out for the majority of the Champions League group matches
We are looking at some time still before he is back
Jurgen Klopp
“But the reality is we are looking at some time still before he is back and available for selection.
"I am told it will be longer than just a couple of weeks, so we will continue to monitor and assess.
"It is pretty certain he'll not be available for the majority of the Champions League group matches.
"If we are fortunate enough to still be in UEFA competition in the New Year he could be added to the squad then."
Klopp has alternated between Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back in Clyne’s absence so far.
And Liverpool have coped well without the 26-year-old, winning four of their opening five games including a 4-0 demolition of Arsenal before the international break.
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