Liverpool remain without a host of key players as they prepare for their next Premier League fixture, but there are positive signs for two of their biggest summer signings.The Reds eased past Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday, with Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah on the scoresheet. Importantly, manager Arne Slot confirmed there were no fresh injury concerns from the victory at Anfield.
However, the squad is still missing several important names. Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong were all absent, while long-term absentees Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley remain sidelined.Here is the latest on every injured Liverpool player, including the most up-to-date timelines.
Alexander Isak – Potential return: March/AprilLiverpool’s £125 million summer signing from Newcastle continues to make steady progress after suffering a fractured fibula and ankle injury in December.Isak underwent surgery shortly after the injury, which occurred during the 2-1 win at Tottenham. He was spotted back at the AXA Training Centre on Friday, working in the gym and completing light ball work for the first time.
While there is still no official return date, the Sweden international is targeting a comeback in March or April. His inclusion in Liverpool’s Champions League squad suggests the club are confident he will feature again before the end of the 2025-26 season.
Jeremie Frimpong – Potential return: Sunday 22 February vs Nottingham ForestThe Dutch right-back picked up a thigh (muscle) injury just minutes into Liverpool’s Champions League win over Qarabag last month.Frimpong has now missed the last four matches across all competitions. The injury was initially expected to sideline him for “a few weeks”, but the latest indications are far more encouraging.
He has been stepping up his rehabilitation at the AXA Training Centre and is in contention to return for the trip to Nottingham Forest on 22 February.Wataru Endo – Potential return: Unknown
The Japanese midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the 2-1 Premier League win over Sunderland on 11 February and was ruled out of the Brighton game.Arne Slot gave a concerning update after the FA Cup victory: “We still need to do some assessments, but it’s clear and obvious that he will be out for quite a long time. Don’t forget that he’s a good centre-back and a good midfielder as well. If you look at the number six position or the two centre-back positions, we are quite vulnerable there as well if something happens.”No timeline has been given for Endo’s return.
Giovanni Leoni & Conor Bradley – Out for the seasonGiovanni Leoni suffered an ACL injury on his Liverpool debut in September and is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign. He is targeting a return to full fitness for pre-season in July.Conor Bradley picked up a knee injury in the goalless draw against Arsenal in January and is also not expected back before the end of the season.
Liverpool now turn their attention to the Premier League clash away at Nottingham Forest on Sunday 22 February. With Frimpong potentially available and Isak edging closer to a return, Slot will be hoping for some positive news on the treatment table in the coming days.
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