Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates including Jeremie Frimpong and Alexander Isak
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Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates including Jeremie Frimpong and Alexander Isak ahead of the Reds taking on West Ham United in the Premier LeagueJeremie Frimpong picked up an injury at the end of last month.(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Liverpool could be without six players for its Premier League clash with West Ham United on Saturday, with Arne Slot to offer the latest update in his pre-match press conference on Friday.Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni are long-term absentees who may not be seen again until the summer, while Alexander Isak has a broken leg but could be back around the March international break, which comes just after Liverpool takes on Brighton next month.Isak, Slot said last week, is edging closer to a return. While the Swede will still need to improve his match sharpness when he does return, he would be a major boost ahead of the run-in.READ MORE: Victor Osimhen makes feelings on Liverpool clear before potential Champions League rematchREAD MORE: Liverpool could face nightmare Champions League scenario with path to final"Alex has been on the pitch with his running shoes for the first time this week, so it will still be a while," Slot said."The next step is doing work with the ball, and then going into the group — it takes a while before you're ready to play.
Let's not put a timescale on it, but it's clear he will be available if things go as planned this season."Slot went on to admit that Isak could be back in a few weeks.Meanwhile, the French forward Hugo Ekitike has been a mainstay while Isak has been sidelined but having another quality option in attack would make a big difference, especially with Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah underperforming.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.(Image: James Holyoak/MB Media/Getty Images)The Liverpool wingers struggled against Nottingham Forest last time out, but could be boosted by the return of Florian Wirtz this weekend.The German playmaker was much missed at the City Ground after feeling an issue in his back during the warm-up. He has been absent since limping off in the Champions League clash with Qarabag at Anfield at the back end of last month.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
"We hope he will be involved next week [against West Ham]... if things go as planned."Liverpool.com says: The Reds simply have to start putting a string of results together. They play West Ham, Wolves, Spurs, Brighton and Fulham next, while Chelsea has Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, Manchester City and then Manchester United.In that run of fixtures, Liverpool has to establish a lead over the Stamford Bridge side and firm up its place in the Champions League places, with fifth almost certainly set to be sufficient.