Liverpool has given the latest injury update on some of its key players including Mohammed Salah, Robertson, Nunez, Alisson and others.
Liverpool’s injury concerns continue to mount, with a staggering 14 players currently sidelined. Despite promising performances from younger players in the recent FA Cup victory against Southampton, Jurgen Klopp faces additional challenges with the fitness of key players.
Liverpool Injury Update
Mohamed Salah
Klopp described Salah’s availability as “touch and go,” with the Egyptian forward having missed three games due to a muscle issue. His return date remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations. Potential return date: March 2024
Andrew Robertson
Robertson, along with Alexis Mac Allister, was affected by illness after the Carabao Cup final. While Mac Allister returned to training, Robertson’s absence from the squad raises doubts about his availability for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. Potential return date: March 2, vs Nottingham Forest
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Darwin Nunez
Despite his enthusiastic celebrations after the victory over Chelsea, Nunez remains sidelined. Initially taken off as a precaution during the Brentford game, his return against Forest is uncertain. Potential return date: March 2, vs Nottingham Forest
Dominik Szoboszlai
Persistent hamstring issues have limited Szoboszlai’s playing time since the beginning of the year. While Klopp remains hopeful about his return, caution will be exercised given the nature of his injury. Potential return date is March, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold is expected to be out until the international break in March after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury against Burnley. Potential return date: April 2024
Wataru Endo:
Endo’s recovery from a knock sustained in the cup final remains slow, making him doubtful for the upcoming match against Forest. Potential return date: March 2024
Ryan Gravenberch
Gravenberch is set to miss the Nottingham trip due to ligament damage sustained during the cup final. Potential return date: March/April 2024
Alisson Becker
A muscle injury has sidelined Becker, with his return not expected until after the international break. Potential return date: April 2024
Diogo Jota
Jota’s medial ligament injury has left his return date uncertain, with the international break serving as a tentative marker for his recovery. Potential return date: Unknown
Curtis Jones
An ankle sprain sustained against Brentford rules Jones out until after the international break. Potential return date: April 2024
Joel Matip
Matip underwent surgery for a knee injury, effectively ending his season with Liverpool. Potential return date: Summer 2024
Thiago Alcantara
Thiago’s future with Liverpool is uncertain following his latest injury setback, with doubts over whether he will play again this season. Potential return date: Summer 2024
Stefan Bajcetic
Najcetic’s lengthy absence due to growing pains has perplexed Klopp, with no definitive timeline for his return. Potential return date: Unknown
Ben Doak
Doak’s knee injury, requiring surgery, is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season. Potential return date: Summer 2024
Liverpool faces a significant challenge as they navigate through this injury crisis, with key players sidelined and uncertainty surrounding their return dates.