The latest on the injury front for Liverpool, with Arne Slot having been handed yet another concern after Joe Gomez was forced off in the first half against Bournemouth
James Findlater Content Editor
12:32, 25 Jan 2026
Joe Gomez was forced off during the first half of Liverpool's defeat to Bournemouth
Joe Gomez was forced off during the first half of Liverpool's defeat to Bournemouth(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool’s injury situation is not getting any better. In fact, it has only gotten worse after Saturday’s defeat at the hands of Bournemouth.
As if Admine Adli’s stoppage-time winner wasn’t hard enough for supporters to stomach, there was also yet another blow for a defense that is already running low on options.
Joe Gomez was forced off during the first half at the Vitality Stadium, having collided with Alisson Becker in the process of trying to prevent Evanilson from scoring the hosts’ opener. Liverpool now has to keep its fingers crossed as it prepares for Wednesday’s Champions League game against Qarabag.
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And that wasn’t the only injury concern to come from Saturday’s game. Here is the latest on that front for the Reds…
Joe Gomez
Gomez's injury will be a major concern for Liverpool, with Arne Slot throwing his involvement against Qarabag on Wednesday into doubt immediately after the defeat to Bournemouth.
“Joe got a knock from Ali. His knee went into… I think it was bone on bone,” Slot said. “He was just not able to continue and Ali had quite a swelling in his knee. I don't know if Joe is going to train in two or three days, that is difficult for me to say, but it was clear he could not go on today.”
If Gomez is out of Wednesday's game, Liverpool will hope he isn't absent for any longer than that, with options in defense already low.
Possible return date: Unknown
Federico Chiesa
It may have gone under the radar on Saturday, but Federico Chiesa's absence may point to another worry for Liverpool. The Italian was forced to sit out the win in Marseille after picking up an injury during the warm-up.
Federico Chiesa picked up an injury during the warm-up to Liverpool's game against Marseille
Federico Chiesa picked up an injury during the warm-up to Liverpool's game against Marseille(Image: Getty Images)
Slot went on to play down the severity of the problem on Friday, insisting that any absence would be just a short one. We'll have to see if that is the case, but if Slot's diagnosis is anything to go by, Chiesa should hopefully be back in contention to face Qarabag.
Possible return date: January 28 vs Qarabag
Alexander Isak
Liverpool will hope to have Alexander Isak back before the end of the season, although the striker isn't expected to return any time soon. Having broken his leg against Tottenham, the Swedish international will be missing for at least two or three months, which will of course increase the workload on Hugo Ekitike.
The Frenchman was named on the bench on Saturday as Slot tries to manage his minutes, so the sooner Isak can return, the better.
Possible return date: April/May
Conor Bradley
Liverpool won't see Conor Bradley again this season, and Northern Ireland will be keeping his fingers crossed that he can make a return in time for the World Cup.
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The right-back's country will be aiming to book their place at the tournament via the play-offs in March, although they'll have to get past Italy and one of Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina without the 22-year-old.
Having undergone surgery on the knee injury he picked up at Arsenal, there is still some hope that Bradley could return should Northern Ireland make it to the World Cup, but Liverpool won't see him back until next season.
Possible return date: 2026/27 season
Giovanni Leoni
Giovanni Leoni has been spotted in recent videos from the AXA Training Centre, although that shouldn't be seen as him making a return earlier than expected. The young defender is not expected to make a comeback before the end of the season, having ruptured his ACL on his debut against Southampton in September.
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The Italian will need to go through rehab before he can think about making a return to action, which will likely be next season now.
Possible return date: 2026/27 season