The Madrid loss denied City a place in the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time since 2013 and Sunday’s reverse left them fourth in the Premier League.
The prolific Norwegian striker failed to prove his fitness to face the Reds at the Etihad Stadium after suffering a knee injury in the champions’ Premier League win over Newcastle last weekend.
Scans have not shown any significant issues but the 24-year-old, who also sat out the midweek Champions League loss to Real Madrid, has continued to feel discomfort.
Erling Haaland remains doubtful for Manchester City’s trip to Tottenham on Wednesday after missing Sunday’s defeat to Liverpool.
Asked about the problem after City were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool, manager Pep Guardiola said the situation was unclear.
