Reds fans are very concerned after watching their star centre-back walk off clutching his rib
With the Reds 3-0 up against his former club, the Dutch man was involved in a challenge with Shane Long in the 51st minute and left the field holding his rib.
He initially went down to receive treatment but departed on his feet and was replaced by Joe Gomez
Liverpool face Chelsea twice in four days next week – Wednesday in a Carabao Cup match and then Saturday in Premier League action.
The following week Liverpool travel to Italy to face Napoli in the Champions League before hosting Manchester City in a marquee Premier League clash.