Liverpool have been handed two injury boosts for the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace though Arne Slot also admitted Alisson may still be absent
Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker could be back from injury for Liverpool's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Anfield(Image: (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
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Arne Slot has admitted that Alisson could return from injury for Liverpool's upcoming Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. The Brazil international has missed the last month which has Giorgi Mamardashvili come into the starting XI, but he is now also injured and out for the next few weeks as confirmed by Slot
Liverpool's back-up goalkeeper suffered the unfortunate issue in a collision with Beto during last weekend's Merseyside Derby. Joe Gomez was absent from the matchday squad for the win at Hill Dickinson Stadium but is set to return on Saturday.
Hugo Ekitike joined Liverpool's list of long-term absentees in the defeat to Paris Saint-Germain when he suffered a severe Achilles injury. The France international, who is set to miss the World Cup with the issue, underwent surgery earlier this week.
Operations were also required for Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni with the two young defenders hoping to be back in late 2026. With all of that being said, The Echo has rounded up the latest updates on Liverpool's injured stars and taken a look at when they could return.
Alisson Becker
Liverpool could be set for a big boost this weekend with Alisson hoping to return from a four-week injury lay-off.
What Slot has said: "Alisson is close to returning to play. Let's see if tomorrow comes too early. That leaves Freddie (Woodman) as an option, who is definitely fit."
Possible return date: Crystal Palace (H) - Saturday, April 25.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili
Just as one goalkeeper looks set for a return, another is set for a spell on the sidelines with Mamardashvili to miss Liverpool's next few games.
What Slot has said: "No, Giorgi will definitely not be available tomorrow, and not for the upcoming weeks."
Possible return date: Chelsea (H) - Saturday, May 9.
Joe Gomez
Gomez has been confirmed as available by Slot after a minor injury picked up against PSG forced him to miss the win at Everton
What Slot has said: "Joe is back in the squad, so that is really positive."
Liverpool's Joe Gomez looks on
Joe Gomez will return for Liverpool's clash with Crystal Palace
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Possible return date: Crystal Palace (H) - Saturday, April 25.
Hugo Ekitike
Ekitike undergoing surgery was officially confirmed by Slot on Friday with his update confirming that he will be out of action for some time.
What Slot has said: "The surgery went well, but in such a long rehab process, there are so many steps that need to be made. Experts will tell you this will take multiple months, and then it depends on the steps. We don't know yet, but the first and most important step is that the surgery went well."
Possible return date: Early 2027.
Wataru Endo
Endo is getting closer to returning from an ankle injury but may be in a race against time to feature again in this campaign.
What Slot has said: "Endo is starting to go out, not with the team, but he is starting to do exercises outside with the rehab team. He will not be available next week or the week after. We are hoping for him to be back at the end of the season."
Possible return date: Brentford (H) - Sunday, May 24.
Conor Bradley
Bradley is nearly four months into his rehab from a significant knee injury.
Possible return date: Next season.
Giovanni Leoni
Leoni is a few more months into his recovery but is not expected back this season
Possible return date: Next season.