The latest on the injury front at Liverpool, with Arne Slot having given an update on Federico Chiesa after the winger pulled up in the warm-up before facing Marseille
James Findlater Content Editor
13:11, 23 Jan 2026
Federico Chiesa in action for Liverpool against Barnsley in the FA Cup
Federico Chiesa is a doubt for Liverpool's game against Bournemouth(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool will be keeping its fingers crossed that Federico Chiesa can make a return this weekend after pulling up during midweek.
The winger was forced to sit out the 3-0 win over Marseille, with the Reds now turning their attention back to the Premier League. They travel to Bournemouth on Saturday as they look to pick up a first league win in five games, having drawn each of their last four outings.
Arne Slot has no new concerns ahead of the game, although Chiesa’s absence in midweek will raise doubts, with Liverpool already without three injured players, while Ibrahima Konate looks likely to remain unavailable following the death of his father.
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Here is the latest on the injury front for Liverpool ahead of Saturday’s game against Bournemouth…
Federico Chiesa
Slot has rated Federico Chiesa as "50-50" for Saturday's match, with the winger having been forced to sit out the midweek game against Marseille.
Chiesa had traveled to France and was in the squad for the Champions League game, but an injury during the warm-up resulted in him not taking his place on the bench.
Slot has played down any fears on the issue, insisting that it won't be a long-term problem, and the Italian will be assessed in training ahead of the trip to Bournemouth.
Possible return date: January 24 vs Bournemouth
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak faces a long lay-off after breaking his leg against Tottenham, following a late challenge from Micky van de Ven. The striker underwent surgery on a fractured fibula soon after the game.
Slot has revealed he expects Isak to return before the end of the season, although it's unlikely he will be rushed back, given the nature of the injury.
Possible return date: April/May
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Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley will miss the remainder of the season after being stretchered off against Arsenal earlier this month. Although the right-back didn't pick up an ACL injury, as first speculated, he did require surgery after suffering damage to the bone and ligament around his knee.
Although Liverpool won't see him again this season, Northern Ireland will be keeping its fingers crossed that he will be able to return in time for the World Cup, should his country qualify through the playoffs.
Possible return date: 2026/27 season
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Giovanni Leoni
Giovanni Leoni has been spotted in videos from the AXA Training Centre recently, although there is no suggestion that he is set for an early return after his ACL injury.
The Italian had to undergo surgery after being stretchered off on his debut against Southampton in September, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season as a result. The 19-year-old will have to complete his rehab before a return to training can be considered, although he looks to be making good progress.
Possible return date: 2026/27 season