Alisson, Konate, Leoni - Liverpool injury news and predicted return dates

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The Reds have lost their last three matches on the bounce, suffering defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.And while Arne Slot will be determined to return to Premier League action to right his side's wrongs with hopes of defending their Premier League title, the international lay-off could prove incredibly beneficial given the club's current injury list.Given that Liverpool's next game falls on Sunday, October 19 and is against Manchester United in a fierce derby, Slot will hope to have a full-strength squad ready to roll out, and that his players heading off to represent their respective nations return in full fitness.Here, the ECHO take a look at the latest Liverpool injury news and player return dates ahead of the United clash at Anfield...Alisson BeckerAlisson is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Galatasaray in the Champions League last week. And he’s not going to travel to Brazil as well for the national team."So, he will be out for Saturday.

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."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."Alisson was not included in Slot's squad against Chelsea, as Giorgi Mamardashvili was deployed in goal and will likely start again in the Brazilian's absence against United.Expected return date: NovemberIbrahima KonateSlot has confirmed that Ibrahima Konate was withdrawn in the second half of Liverpool's clash with Chelsea as a result of injury, as he was seen limping slightly.

I know they've got the international break, but that looked like a nasty one that he's picked up."Expected return date: UnknownWataru EndoIt has been confirmed that Wataru Endo will not join Japan for their clashes with Paraguay and Brazil over the next fortnight due to an unspecified injury. It is unknown whether the injury was picked up during the final stages of Liverpool's match against Chelsea, where he was brought on as an 86th-minute substitute for Alexis Mac Allister.A statement from the Japan national team read: "Japan National Team will be without Wataru Endo (Liverpool FC) due to injury in the Kirin Challenge Cup 2025 (October 10th vs.