Wataru Endo is stretchered off
Wataru Endo was stretchered off against Sunderland
Liverpool's injury list grew by one more name on Wednesday evening, as at the Stadium of Light. The Reds in their midweek Premier League clash, breaking the Black Cats' flawless home record this season.
scored the winning goal, leaping the highest on a corner 62 minutes into play - the ball ricocheting off a rooted Habib Diarra and into the back of Robin Roefs' net. From there, the hosts were unable to break Liverpool's backline, as Arne Slot's side defended their lead to take all three points on the road.
Headed into the fixture without a full-strength team due to injuries to the likes of , and Conor Bradley, Liverpool suffered a major blow midway through the second-half, when had to be carried off by medical staff after jarring his left ankle on the turf.
The Japan international is the latest to join a growing injury list at as a result, as Slot's squad looks thin for selection for the closing stages of 2025/26...
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Endo could face a significant period on the sidelines after leaving the pitch at the Stadium of Light on a stretcher on Wednesday. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Slot said: " Yes, it's a serious one. How serious we don't know yet because it still has to be assessed tomorrow, but it doesn't look good." Potential return date: Unknown (long term) (Image: PA) 1 of 5
Isak suffered a fractured fibula during December's win over Tottenham Hotspur. While the Swedish striker will be out for an extended period as a result, there are hopes he could return before season's end. Potential return date: May (Image: PA) 2 of 5
Bradley will miss the rest of a season after picking up a knee injury against Arsenal last month. While he avoided an ACL rupture, the Northern Irishman did require surgery for damaged ligaments. Potential return date: Next season (Image: PA) 3 of 5