Liverpool keeper Adrian could miss Southampton game after celebrating fan injured his ankle

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian could miss his side’s Premier League game against Southampton on Saturday after he was injured by a fan at the Super Cup.

Manager Jurgen Klopp said Adrian’s ankle was swollen after he was accidentally knocked over when a Liverpool supporter who had got on to the pitch was chased by security.

Adrian was filling in for injured first choice keeper Alisson and it was his penalty save from Tammy Abraham which saw Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win the Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday night.

Klopp said: “When we were all together (celebrating after the match), a supporter jumped over something, was chased by some security guys, slipped and kicked his (Adrian’s) ankle. It’s crazy.

“Yesterday, it was swollen. Today I spoke to him and he said ‘it’s much better than yesterday’, but we have to see.

“Apart from that, it was a brilliant night for him, not only because of the penalty but also because of the game.”

Alisson’s injury led to Liverpool signing Andy Lonergan on a short-term contract, and the former Preston, Leeds and Bolton goalkeeper could be in line to deputise for Adrian.

Klopp added: “If we have to make a decision, we have to make a decision.

“Adrian came in a week before, Andy Lonergan trained longer with us, played half-time in one of the pre-season games.”

The Liverpool manager called for fans to refrain from running on the pitch to celebrate.

“There is no doubt about how much we love our fans, but if they all could stop doing that – it’s not funny.

“If one person cannot stop himself, then the people around should do it.”

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