Cruciate ligament: Liverpool defender set to miss rest of 2019 season with injury

Clyne sustained the injury during last week's 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund. [Courtesy]

Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering knee ligament damage during the club's pre-season tour of the United States.

Clyne, 28, sustained the injury during last week's 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund at Notre Dame Stadium and has flown home for treatment.