Liverpool injury latest and return dates after Wolves including Florian Wirtz update
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool has six absentees ahead of the FA Cup rip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday. While none are likely to be back for that game, Slot could have more options next weekWirtz will be injured for the FA Cup trip to Wolves(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool faces a quick turnaround in between trips to Molineux this week.
The Reds will look to make amends for Tuesday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat when they again face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday in the FA Cup.With the cup tie being Liverpool’s third game in seven days, Arne Slot is likely to rotate his squad. Ahead of the fifth-round tie, here’s the latest Liverpool injury round-up and possible return dates.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard points finger at Virgil van Dijk after 'desperate' Liverpool defeat to WolvesREAD MORE: Liverpool suffers humiliating first as Premier League champions in Wolves nightmareFlorian WirtzThe German has missed the last three matches with a back problem.
We hope to have him back next week.”Possible return date: 10 March vs GalatasarayWataru EndoThe midfielder suffered an ankle injury in last month’s win over Sunderland, and while no update has emerged from Liverpool, Endo’s international manager has provided an the latest.Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said: “We don’t know what will happen once surgery is performed, but the fact that he needs to play in the World Cup is something that he, the club, and we all understand and share.”Possible return date: MayEndo suffered a serious knee injury against Sunderland(Image: Getty Images)Jayden DannsThe academy graduate has struggled with injuries for over a year, limiting him to just one senior appearance in that time. After undergoing surgery, the striker has been continuing his recuperation at the AXA Training Centre, and he is expected back before the end of the season, perhaps even after the March international break.Possible return date: 4 April - FA Cup quarter-final weekendIsak has not played since December(Image: Getty Images)Conor BradleyThe right-back suffered a season-ending knee injury at the Emirates in January but retains some hope of playing at the World Cup, should Northern Ireland qualify.Possible return date: Pre-seasonGiovanni LeoniIn a similar position to Bradley, the ex-Parma man will not feature again this season.Possible return date: Pre-seasonChoose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFlorian Wirtz