Liverpool's Shaqiri 'out for a while' with calf tear

Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri "will not be involved for a while" after tearing his calf on international duty, according to Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool will be without Xherdan Shaqiri for the start of its pre-season programme due to a calf tear.

Shaqiri picked up the injury during Switzerland's Nations League clash with England on June 9.

The 27-year-old returned to Liverpool's Melwood training complex on Monday, but he faces a period of rehabilitation before he can take part in full training.

"Shaq is still injured from the national team and it will take a while until he is in again," Klopp told Liverpool's official website.

"He has a tear in his calf, so he will not be involved for a while."

Shaqiri, a reported £13million signing from Stoke City last year, also spent time on the sidelines towards the end of last season with a groin injury.

Liverpool kicks off its warm-up matches ahead of the new campaign with a trip to neighbours Tranmere Rovers on Thursday.