Alisson, Ekitike, Chiesa - Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of Chelsea clash
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Latest Liverpool news as Arne Slot and Co. prepare to face Chelsea in the Premier LeagueLiverpool return to Premier League action this weekend looking to get back to winning ways. Liverpool will be determined to claim a victory for the first time since beating Southampton in the Carabao Cup last week, with their last Premier League win coming against Everton at the end of September.However, Slot will be forced to pick a Liverpool team with several key players on the sidelines due to injury.
The Reds head coach provided an update on his squad during the Friday press conference.READ MORE: 12 players could miss Chelsea vs Liverpool after Arne Slot's significant injury updateREAD MORE: Enzo Maresca hails Liverpool players for response to Diogo Jota death - 'I went through exactly the same'Here, the ECHO takes a look at the latest Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of the Premier League clash against Chelsea.Alisson BeckerAlisson Becker is expected to be on the sidelines for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Galatasaray.The Liverpool goalkeeper is reportedly set to be unavailable for up to six weeks, meaning it remains to be seen if he will be available before the November international break.“Alisson is not a part of the squad tomorrow. And he’s not going to travel to Brazil as well for the national team," Slot told reporters on Friday.
So, Saturday it’s clear, he’s not going to play for Brazil, and I would be surprised if he would be there in the first game after the international break (home to Manchester United on October 19).“But from there on, sometimes things can go a bit faster or a bit slower.“It’s always difficult to say the amount of days and weeks, but for the upcoming games he will not be part of us or the Brazil team.”Potential return date: NovemberHugo EkitikeHugo Ekitike emerged as a fitness doubt for Liverpool after being forced off during the defeat to Galatasaray.Slot confirmed on Friday, though, that Ekitike is expected to take part in training ahead of the clash against Chelsea.“Hugo is going to train today again and let’s see where he is, and the same can be said for Federico [Chiesa]," Slot said on Friday. "We have to wait and see after the session where exactly they are.”Potential return date: Chelsea (A) - October 4 - Premier LeagueFederico ChiesaFederico Chiesa missed the clash against Galatasaray with a knock, but could make his return against Chelsea.Slot stated that he hopes to have Chiesa back in training on Friday with a view to being available to face Chelsea.Potential return date: Chelsea (A) - October 4 - Premier LeagueGiovanni LeoniGiovanni Leoni suffered an ACL injury during Liverpool's win over Southampton in the Carabao Cup third round last week.The defender was making his debut following his summer move from Parma, and will now be expected to spend several months on the sidelines.Potential return date: 2026