Liverpool Injury Latest: Bradley and Isak Out Long-Term

Liverpool FC face a challenging injury crisis in the 2025-26 season, with key players Conor Bradley and Alexander Isak sidelined for extended periods, as confirmed by manager Arne Slot ahead of the Premier League clash against Burnley[1][2]. No fresh injuries have emerged, providing some relief, but the long-term absentees remain a significant concern for the Reds' push in the Champions League positions[1].

Men's Squad Injury Updates

• Conor Bradley: The right-back suffered a severe knee ligament injury against Arsenal on January 8, 2026, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Surgery was performed on January 11, with rehabilitation underway. Slot stated, "We've got Conor Bradley out for the season."[2][3]
• Alexander Isak: The January 2026 signing underwent ankle surgery on December 22 after fracturing his fibula while scoring against Tottenham. Slot described it as a "long injury" lasting multiple months, though confident of a return later in the 2025-26 campaign[1][2].
• Giovanni Leoni: Out for the season following an ACL tear on his debut against Southampton in September 2025[1][2].
• Jayden Danns: Recovering from a stress fracture; not training and unavailable short-term[2].

The injuries have exacerbated Liverpool's right-back crisis, prompting discussions on January transfer plans. Internal options like Joe Gomez exist, but his own fitness issues limit reliability. Slot has rotated Gomez and others during an 11-game unbeaten run, but cover remains thin amid a packed fixture list[3].

Women's Team Setback

New signing Anna Jøsendal, a 24-year-old Norwegian forward from Hammarby IF (joined January 8, 2026), faces a delayed debut due to a niggle. Head coach Gareth Taylor expects her back in a few weeks[1].

Despite the blows, Liverpool's squad depth elsewhere offers a boost. The club eyes defensive reinforcements, though recent transfer pursuits like Marc Guehi were thwarted by rivals' injuries[5]. (Word count: 298)