Arne Slot is hopeful that some of his injured players will be fit for this weekend's match as Liverpool heads to London to take on a rejuvenated West Ham.
The Reds experienced their third consecutive defeat on Wednesday when PSV Eindhoven triumphed with a 4-1 victory at Anfield. The Reds have been defeated by a three-goal margin in each of these losses.
This result on Merseyside has left Slot's players in the 13th position in the Champions League table. Their standing in the Premier League isn't much better, where they currently sit in 12th place, trailing Arsenal in first by 11 points.
The Reds will be eager to regain their form this Sunday at the London Stadium. Slot, who is under considerable pressure, had several key players unavailable for their midweek European match. As we approach the busy festive season, the Dutchman will undoubtedly want these players back as soon as possible, with matches coming up rapidly.
Liverpool is set to play four matches in 11 days, starting with West Ham on Sunday. The Reds will then face newly promoted Sunderland and Leeds, followed by a Champions League match against Inter Milan. As Slot turns his attention to Sunday's game, Liverpool.com provides the latest updates on Liverpool's injured players and their anticipated return dates.
Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike was on the field for 61 minutes against PSV Eindhoven before being substituted due to a back injury. The Frenchman has proven to be one of Slot's more successful striker signings this summer, while Alexander Isak has struggled to hit his stride.
Slot said on November 27: "They don't expect that it has to be a big issue, but the games come fast, so let's see for the weekend. But it shouldn't have to be a big issue."
Potential return: November 30
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz hasn't featured for Liverpool since his return from international commitments. The midfielder appeared twice for Germany before picking up a muscular problem.
Hugo Ekitike suffered an injury during the 4-1 defeat to PSV
Hugo Ekitike suffered an injury during the 4-1 defeat to PSV (Image: Getty Images)
The 22-year-old continues his rehabilitation programme, though Slot remains optimistic about his weekend availability.
Slot said on November 27: "Florian will have his final day of rehab tomorrow. So, if that all goes well, he could train with the team on Saturday."
Potential return: November 30
Alisson Becker
Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper was absent from the midweek Champions League fixture through illness. Alisson has managed just two appearances for the Reds over the past month, having also been substituted after merely 56 minutes against Galatasaray in September following an injury.
Slot said on November 27: "Ali trained again with the team today, so we hope and expect him to be available at the weekend."
Potential return: November 30
Conor Bradley
Similar to Wirtz, Bradley hasn't represented Liverpool since the international window, during which he featured twice for Northern Ireland. The full-back has climbed the ranks under Slot, making seven Premier League starts following Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit.
Slot said on November 21: "I don't expect Conor to be part of the upcoming 22 days. Maybe in the end, but not in the [next] 22 days unless something like a miracle happens, which I don't expect."
Potential return: December
Jeremie Frimpong
Frimpong sustained a thigh problem in October during Liverpool's emphatic 5-1 victory over Frankfurt. The 24-year-old has experienced a sluggish beginning to his Merseyside career, featuring for merely 84 minutes of Premier League action.
Slot said on November 21: "Jeremie is out just as long. He's not probably going to be available in the upcoming two or three weeks as well. It's going to be interesting who all of you want to see as a right full-back."
Potential return: December
Giovanni Leoni
Leoni, 18, picked up an anterior cruciate ligament injury shortly after arriving at Anfield. His solitary appearance for Liverpool thus far proved encouraging in the club's 2-1 triumph over Southampton in the EFL Cup.
Slot said on September 26: "He is not in a good place because he tore his ACL, which means he will be out around a year. Being so young and coming to a new country and playing so well in your first game, it's very hard to take the positives. But you try to look at that, and that is that he is still so young, and he has so many years still to go after he recovers."
Potential return: Summer 2026