Liverpool injury news on Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak and more.
Arne Slot will know that there is little room for error if Liverpool are to secure Champions League qualifcation.
With 11 games to go, the Reds will need to be near flawless if they’re to finish in the Premier League top five. As things stand, Liverpool sit just sixth - their title defence has been meek - but securing a berth in Europe’s elite club competition is what, as Slot admitted, will be an acceptable season.
As things stand, Liverpool are three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United and level with Chelsea. But the Reds have a chance to pile on the pressure when they welcome West Ham United to Anfield on Saturday, with Chelsea not in action a day later when they face leaders Arsenal.
Slot will be desperate for all of his players to be available for the business end of the season, especially with Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League and FA Cup fifth round.
As things stand, here’s a look at the current injury list and if any players could make a return to face relegation-threatened West Ham.
Florian Wirtz - back
The £100 million summer signing was due to start against Forest before he was pulled out of the line-up after warming up. Slot was not overly concerned by Wirtz’s problem so he could make a swift return to action.
Potential return game: West Ham (H), Saturday 28 February.
Jeremie Frimpong - groin
The versatile right-sided player has been absent for the past five games. Slot admitted there was hope that Frimpong could be back in training this week so could return to supplement the squad.
Potential return game: West Ham (H), Saturday 28 February.
Alexander Isak - broken leg
The £125 million British record signing is making progress, having been absent for the past two months. Isak is back running on the grass but is a bit away from team training.
Potential return: April
Wataru Endo - ankle
The Japan international suffered a cruel blow when making a big clearance in a 1-0 win at Sunderland earlier this week. Endo is sidelined for a prolonged period but there are hopes he’ll play again this season.
Potential return: April
Conor Bradley - knee
The right-back continues his recovery from the serious injury he suffered in a 0-0 draw at Arsenal last month.
Potential return: Pre-season.
Giovanni Leoni - knee
The centre-back sustained a hammer blow when rupturing his ACL on debut last September. Leoni is still doing his rehab.
Potential return: Pre-season.
Jayden Danns - hamstring
The well-regarded 20-year-old striker has been absent for five months. Danns is back on the grass and is likely to need minutes for the under-21s before he may be considered for the first team.
Potential return: March/ April
Stefan Bajcetic - hamstring
The midfielder has not played a minute at any level this season after suffering his issue while on loan at Las Palmas last term. Bajcetic has had setbacks and will also likely be reintroduced with the under-21s when deemed ready.
Potential return: N/A
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