Liverpool face Aston Villa on Friday as they look to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League, but Arne Slot has several injury concerns ahead of the game
Mohamed Salah waves
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is set to return to action(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
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Liverpool get back to business on Friday evening at Aston Villa as they press on with their push to qualify for next season's Champions League. The Reds saw points slip away at home to Chelsea in their most recent outing, but remain within touching distance of guaranteeing a top-five finish.
Arne Slot's men could confirm their place back among Europe's elite with victory at Villa Park (8pm). Should Liverpool come up short in Birmingham this week, they will still have another opportunity to clinch Champions League qualification in their season finale at home to Brentford on Sunday, May 24 (4pm).
Slot continues to grapple with several fitness concerns ahead of Friday's clash. Florian Wirtz will undergo a late assessment before the match, though Mohamed Salah is expected to feature in some capacity against Unai Emery's outfit.
Meanwhile, Alisson Becker could reclaim his place between the sticks with the Brazilian having resumed training. Below is the latest on injuries and expected return dates for Liverpool's squad...
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool confirmed in an official statement that Salah would feature again before the season ends. Slot backed this up in his injury briefing on Thursday - saying that he is in contention for a brief cameo against Villa.
Florian Wirtz
Wirtz faces a late fitness test ahead of Friday's encounter after being struck down by a stomach infection.
Florian Wirtz of Liverpool
Florian Wirtz faces a late fitness test(Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
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Alisson Becker
Liverpool could welcome Alisson back into the starting XI on Friday, but Slot has made clear that nothing is certain just yet.
Ibrahima Konate
Konate has been given the all-clear after being substituted during the second half against Chelsea last weekend.
Wataru Endo
Liverpool are hopeful of having Endo available for the closing stages of the season, with the midfielder having undergone ankle surgery earlier this year.
Hugo Ekitike
Ekitike has been ruled out for the rest of the season and this summer's World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles injury.
Conor Bradley
Bradley is another player facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a serious injury, although he is more likely to make his comeback before the year is out.
Giovanni Leoni
Young defender Leoni is just over seven months into his rehabilitation following a ruptured ACL.