FIFA will subsidise Joe Gomez's £80,000-a-week wages after he was injured while on international duty. The Liverpool defender suffered the blow during training having joined up with the Three Lions squad.
And football's governing body will pay the Reds £2m to cover his salary amid fears Gomez could be out for the season. Jurgen Klopp is already dealing with a hefty injury list that includes star defender Virgil van Dijk.
England players are covered by the FIFA club protection programme which allows clubs to claim directly via the scheme. Get the latest news straight into your inbox!
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