Despite a 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night, Liverpool are still dealing with several injuries. The victory, which halted a four-match losing run in the Premier League, catapulted the Reds to third place in the table. Arne Slot now faces a midweek Champions League battle against Real Madrid before travelling to Manchester City for a massive Premier League clash next weekend. This trip to the Etihad Stadium marks Liverpool‘s final match before the November international break.
However, the current champions have several players sidelined due to injury, a situation that might continue when they travel to Manchester next weekend. Although Ryan Gravenberch did make a comeback from an ankle injury on Saturday night, even scoring his side’s second in the win at Anfield. But as Slot’s team prepare for their midweek showdown with Madrid, they find themselves without several other key squad members. Express Sport breaks down the latest Liverpool injury news…
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak has missed Liverpool‘s last three matches due to a groin injury he picked up during their Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt last month. Isak is yet to return to training and it remains uncertain whether the Swedish international will be fit to play before the international break.
“Timescale? I have said many times, the end phase of the injury, things can go slower or faster. Let’s wait and see where they are,” said Slot during Friday’s press conference when asked about Isak and Curtis Jones’ injuries.
Potential return date: November 22 (H) – Nottingham Forest
Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones has been missing from Liverpool‘s previous two fixtures owing to an injury and has yet to return to training. Slot is expected to offer an update on Jones’ condition ahead of Liverpool‘s Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
Potential return date: November 22 (H) – Nottingham Forest
Jeremie Frimpong
Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined with a hamstring problem that has forced him to miss Liverpool‘s previous three fixtures. A comeback date hasn’t been confirmed, and it remains doubtful whether the Netherlands international will feature before the international break.
“Jeremie’s not in a good place,” Slot said last month. “What I mean by that he is definitely not going to play today, tomorrow or next week. Hamstring injury so that’s going to take a while.”
Potential return date: November 22 (H) – Nottingham Forest
Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker picked up a hamstring problem last month which has led to the goalkeeper being absent from Liverpool‘s previous six fixtures.
It remains unclear whether Alisson will come back before or after the international break, with encounters against Real Madrid and Manchester City approaching. Earlier this week, Alisson shared a post on Instagram with the caption: “Step by step,” while wearing his Liverpool training kit.
Potential return date: November 22 (H) – Nottingham Forest
Giovanni Leoni
Giovanni Leoni endured a nightmare start to life at Liverpool, picking up an ACL injury during his first appearance against Southampton in the Carabao Cup last September.
The £26million summer acquisition from Parma is expected to remain sidelined for several months, with aspirations of returning to full fitness next year.
Potential return date: Summer 2026