Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will undergo assessment to determine his fitness ahead of next Monday's visit to Arsenal.
The 25-year-old played through the pain of a foot injury in their clash against Bournemouth, providing the assist for Christian Benteke's effort mid-way through the first-half.
But the skipper was eventually withdrawn after 51 minutes, replaced by Emre Can after appearing to struggle with the knock - as his team-mates went on to secure a second 1-0 win on the bounce.
Speaking after the victory, boss Brendan Rodgers confirmed that Henderson - who has more assists than any other English player since the start of last season with 10 - had a problem with the bottom of his foot earlier in the week, causing him to miss a couple of training sessions.
The Northern Irishman further added that the skipper was determined to play and took painkillers in order to do so, saying he "did ever so well to even be out on the field."
Henderson in "too much pain" to play past the hour versus Bournemouth
Rodgers explained that the central midfielder, who again played alongside James Milner, "wanted to give it a go" but that he was limited in his running, which restricted his impact on the game.
The Reds' boss however said that the England international "did great" when he was on the pitch, but that they could not afford to risk having a half-fit player on the pitch against the Cherries and that Henderson was in "too much pain" to continue playing.
The skipper will undergo be assessed by the Liverpool medical staff throughout the week to determine whether he will be fit enough to feature at Arsenal.
Rodgers' side travel to the capital to take on the Gunners, who finished third last term, looking for only a second ever win in 13 visits to the Emirates Stadium - the last coming in 2011.
Should midfield mainstay Henderson not play, Can is likely to replace him - having come off the bench to produce accomplished performances in a defensive midfield role in the last two games.
Rodgers added that the German "gives good control" of the game - but hinted that he and a number of others are still "looking for fitness" and they will make more telling contributions once they're at full sharpness.