Liverpool hit by huge double injury blow amid Alisson Becker fitness boost
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCArne Slot has revealed two players have returned to Liverpool with injuries after the international break although one key man has returned to full trainingLiverpool boss Arne Slot has ruled both Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley out of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. However, Alisson Becker is fit to return.Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson has been absent since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Reds’ 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray on September 30, missing eight matches as a result, but he will return to the side to take on Forest.Discussing the latest injury news before the game, Slot said: “Alisson trained last week and this week so he will be able to play if things work out today, but we do have some issues after the international break.READ MORE: I was signed for new-look Liverpool attack - This is why it isn't working for Arne Slot“Conor Bradley is unable to play, Florian Wirtz unable to play.
That is far from ideal.”The injury to Bradley leaves Slot without a recognised right-back, and the Liverpool head coach expects to be without both the Northern Irishman and the currently absent Jeremie Frimpong for at least three weeks.Elaborating on the injuries, Slot said: “Both muscle issues.“I don't expect Conor to be part of the upcoming 22 days, maybe the end unless a miracle happens. Jeremie is out just as long, won't be available in the next few weeks”Dominik Szoboszlai could potentially be utilised at right-back in Bradley and Frimpong’s absences, with Joe Gomez another option, although Slot admitted he may have to use players out of position.“Dominik is playing very well in all positions,” he said.
“Joe Gomez has played two times 90 minutes in 2025 so if we want to keep him available longer it's maybe a risk to play him seven times in 22 days.“He missed training yesterday but we are expecting him to train today.“Maybe one or two players have to play in positions they normally won't do.For the latest Liverpool FC news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on FaceookLiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool by clicking here.