The midfielder has been one of the Kop’s outstanding performers over the last two years was forced off after 26 minutes of the 0-0 draw with Manchester City with a hamstring strain.
Milner’s muscle injury is not a full tear but he could miss all of October’s games ruling him out of the Premier League games with Huddersfield and Cardiff City, as well as the Champions League match with Red Star Belgrade.
Milner took to social media to thank Liverpool fans for their support.
He tweeted: “Thanks for all the messages. Hopefully, I won’t be out for too long.”
Jurgen Klopp will be desperate for his vice-captain to be available for the trip to Arsenal on November 3.
Liverpool still have good options in midfield with new boys Fabinho and Naby Keita in line to replace the 32-year-old.
Adam Lallana has returned to full training after sustaining a groin injury on England duty last month.
Virgil van Dijk will join up with the Holland squad for the game against Germany despite admitting his is still in pain from the rib injury suffered against Southampton over two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been shortlisted for the first ever Kopa trophy.
The 20-year-old defender is among 10 nominees including World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe for the crown of best young player of 2018.
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