The pursuit of a historic quadruple for Liverpool FC faces challenges as injuries plague the squad, with 13 players sidelined during the recent FA Cup victory over Southampton. However, hope is on the horizon as several key players near their return to action for Liverpool, thus, let’s have a look at the latest Liverpool injury update.
Triple Boost Nears
The FA Cup win propelled Liverpool into the quarter-finals, setting up a showdown against Manchester United.
Despite the impressive performance of the club’s youngsters, the absence of key players has been felt, prompting anticipation for their return ahead of crucial fixtures, including a pivotal clash against Manchester City.
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Liverpool Injury Update
- Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endō: Gravenberch’s ligament injury sustained during the Carabao Cup final could rule him out for Saturday’s game. Endō, although not risked against Southampton, is expected to return soon, with a possible appearance against Nottingham Forest.
- Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Dominik Szoboszlai: These players were not risked in the FA Cup tie but are close to a return. Manager Jürgen Klopp hinted at their availability for the upcoming fixtures, with Nottingham Forest being a potential return date.
- Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Curtis Jones: The trio faces a longer spell on the sidelines, with a return not anticipated until after the March international break. Jones could make an earlier comeback, but all three are likely to miss the crucial clash against Manchester City.
- Diogo Jota: Jota’s medial ligament injury suffered at Brentford has him sidelined beyond the March international break, with no definite timeframe for his return.
- Stefan Bajčetić: The midfielder, although showing signs of fitness, is yet to return to full training, leaving his comeback date uncertain.
- Thiago Alcântara, Joël Matip, and Ben Doak: Thiago’s season could be over due to injury, with doubts over his future at the club. Matip’s knee injury has sidelined him since December, raising questions about his contract renewal. Doak, following knee surgery, has no set return date, with the focus shifting towards a full pre-season.
As Liverpool FC navigates through the remainder of the season, the return of key players will be pivotal in their quest for silverware. With uncertainties surrounding contract renewals and the severity of injuries, the club faces significant challenges both on and off the pitch.