Fabinho: Liverpool midfielder ruled out of FA Cup final with hamstring injury

Fabinho will not be with the team for the FA Cup final.

The Brazilian was hurt in the win at Villa.

The final two league games of the season will be missed by Fabinho, but he hopes to be fit in time for the final.

When asked how the absence of the 28-year-old would affect the title hopes of the team, the coach said they could cope.

We have to. It's all fine if you have him or not. That is normal stuff. It's never in a position where you have 12 options, it's always in a position where you don't.

There is a good chance that he will be available for the final.

Jordan Henderson came off the bench to replace Fabinho in the comeback victory at Villa Park and it was suggested that he will retain his defensive position at Wembley.

Hokkaido came on and played amazing. He has played a lot of games this season at number six.

Fabinho will be out for the games against Saints and Wolves as the Reds hope for a Manchester City slip-up.

With two games remaining, City is three points ahead of second place, and with a goal difference of less than one.