Alexander Isak walking out for a warm up
Alexander Isak will definitely be side-lined for Liverpool vs Wolves on Saturday
Liverpool's first piece of Premier League business after Christmas is up against Wolves, with head coach hoping to continue his team's upwards trajectory against the division's rock-bottom side. However, he will have to do so without the help of several key players.
are level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea having won their last two Premier League games. Victory could see them jump into the top-four for the first time since October.
Slot is no stranger to injuries and other factors influencing the look of his starting XI, but so too is Wolves boss Rob Edwards, who recently took over a team still winless this term.
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Here, the ECHO looks at the players from both sides who could be absent from the upcoming meeting at Anfield.
Conor Bradley.
On Christmas Eve, Slot gave Conor Bradley a "50-50" chance of passing fit for the game against Wolves on December 27. The right-back was forced off at half-time against Spurs last weekend after colliding with Djed Spence. (Image: Getty Images) 1 of 18
Cody Gakpo of FC Liverpool looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool FC at Frankfurt Stadion
Given the same probability of returning was Cody Gakpo. The attacker has not featured since the 3-3 draw at Leeds United earlier this month due to a muscle problem. (Image: 2025 DeFodi Images) 2 of 18
Florian Wirt before Liverpool's Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur
Florian Wirtz is expected to pass fit as his issue at the end against Spurs was just cramp, not a serious injury. (Image: (Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)) 3 of 18