Liverpool injury latest and return dates including Alexander Isak update after Aston Villa
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Liverpool FC NewsLiverpool injury newsLiverpool injury latest and possible return dates including Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker ahead of Liverpool's final game of the season against BrentfordLiverpool striker Alexander Isak missed out against Aston Villa(Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Arne Slot was again without several key players against Aston Villa as his team suffered a heavy 4-2 loss, leaving Liverpool still without a guaranteed Champions League spot next season.Liverpool's £125m striker Alexander Isak was nowhere to be seen in the matchday squad as he continues to struggle with injuries. He played 23 minutes against Chelsea last weekend after being substituted on for Rio Ngumoha - a decision that didn't go down well at Anfield at the time."Indeed, Alex is out - minor injury," Slot said on Friday.
If you miss pre-season, then suffer a broken leg, when you are coming back, we’ve been really careful with him."READ MORE: Jamie Carragher points finger at Liverpool player for Aston Villa goal - 'Doesn't look right'READ MORE: Alexander Isak absence explained as Arne Slot handed new Liverpool blows vs Aston VillaNgumoha had been taken off against Chelsea after feeling some cramp during the game. The 17-year-old returned against Aston Villa, where he played the full 90 minutes.Isak could return in time for Liverpool's final game against Brentford, as could goalkeeper Alisson, who is back in training after not playing since mid-March in the club's 4-0 thrashing of Galatasaray.Alisson Becker could return for the final Premier League game next season(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Slot said ahead of the Villa game: "Alisson trained with us again, let's see tomorrow whether he is ready or has to wait one more week."Mohamed Salah returned to action for the first time since coming off injured against Crystal Palace a few weeks ago.
It's really difficult, at the stage he is in now, to predict when he will be back."He's still inside and working really hard to make the right steps, but he is quite far away from going outside... that makes it quite complicated to tell how long it is going to take."Youngsters Jayden Danns and Stefan Bajcetic are both sidelined for an extended period of time. The club's final game against Brentford could be a must-win for Liverpool if Bournemouth and/or Brighton win on Sunday.The Dutch head coach will be even happier if Alisson can return by then.