The latest Liverpool injury news and return dates including the latest on Florian Wirtz, who missed the draw with Chelsea due to illness, and Ibrahima Konate, who limped off in the second half
09:11, 11 May 2026Updated 09:14, 11 May 2026
Ibrahima Konate competes with Marc Cucurella
Ibrahima Konate came off against Chelsea
Liverpool's season continued in disappointing fashion on Saturday as the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea at Anfield.
Chelsea went into the game off the back of six successive Premier League defeats, and the West London club was not far away from emerging from with all three points, after it had a second goal disallowed for a marginal offside.
There were boos for Arne Slot when he took the decision to withdraw Rio Ngumoha in the second half, after another bright showing from the youngster. Ngumoha was handed a rare start in the game – presumably as a result of so many other players being unavailable through injury. Here's a breakdown of the Liverpool players currently sidelined, and when they are expected to return.
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Alisson: Alisson has not played since a Champions League game against Galatasaray in March, and his fitness issues have become a major concern over the last couple of years.
Ahead of the game against Chelsea, Slot said that Alisson was "very close" to returning to training. (Possible return date: 15 May)
Mohamed Salah: Salah has been missing since suffering a hamstring injury a couple of weeks ago, but could return before the end of the season.
Like Alisson, Slot said last week that the Egyptian is "very close" to returning to training. (Possible return date: 15 May)
Florian Wirtz of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool
Florian Wirtz missed the game against Chelsea(Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))
Florian Wirtz: Wirtz missed the game against Chelsea through illness rather than injury, and Slot will be hopeful of the German returning against Villa on Friday. (Possible return date: 15 May)
Ibrahima Konate: Konate limped off during the second half against Chelsea, but Slot said that he was hopeful that the Frenchman was suffering with cramp and would be assessed in the days after the game. (Possible return date: 15 May)
Conor Bradley: Bradley has been sidelined since January and will not return for Liverpool until next season. (Possible return date: August 2026)
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Hugo Ekitike: Ekitike is facing a long road to recovery after suffering a ruptured Achilles against Paris Saint-Germain last month. He may not play again this year. (Possible return date: January 2027)
Wataru Endo: Endo suffered a serious ankle injury in February which needed surgery, and he won't play for Liverpool again before the end of the season. He is hopeful of playing in the World Cup for Japan. (Possible return date: August 2026)
Giovanni Leoni: Leoni has not played for Liverpool since his debut in September, when he suffered a season-ending knee injury. (Possible return date: August 2026)