Liverpool injury latest and return dates including Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong
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They now sit level on points with both Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for the top five, with the former playing later today against Everton.Sunday’s win though was dampened by the sight of Florian Wirtz pulling out of the warm-up and sitting in the stands, with Slot now hoping for a positive update on the German international this week, as well as another of his teammates.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold pays ultimate price as disastrous decision costs Real MadridREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher shows his true colors after being called out - 'Clown'Here is the latest on the injury front for Liverpool after the win over Forest…Florian WirtzSlot has played down the severity of Wirtz's injury after he was forced to pull out of the clash with Forest at the last minute. Liverpool's boss revealed it was a back problem that forced him to withdraw the 22-year-old."We don't think it is very serious, but he felt his back too much during the warm-up to start," Slot said after the game."He wasn't able to be 100 percent or even close to 100 percent.
Slot has suggested that a return to training is not far off for the winger and that he could be in line to return against West Ham this weekend.Jeremie Frimpong has been out injured for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Frimpong has been out since limping off during the opening minutes against Qarabag last month with a thigh injury, although the severity of the issue has been played down since, with Slot talking up his chances of returning last week.Possible return date: February 28 vs. West HamAlexander IsakAlexander Isak looks on course to return before the end of the season, with Slot having suggested that he could be just over a month away from making a comeback from his broken leg.The striker has been seen in recent videos from the training ground as he continues his recovery, having undergone surgery after being forced off against Tottenham in December.Slot confirmed last week that Isak has been out on the pitch, although only in his running shoes and not in his boots, with the 26-year-old not being rushed to make a return to regular training.Possible return date: Late March/early AprilWataru EndoSlot is still keeping his fingers crossed that Wataru Endo may be able to return before the end of the season, but the Liverpool boss has admitted the midfielder will be out for "a long time".Endo had to be stretchered off after landing awkwardly on his foot against Sunderland.
Despite initially trying to play on, it soon became clear the injury was worse than he had first thought.Wataru Endo had to be stretchered off against Sunderland(Image: Getty Images)He now faces a race against time to return before the campaign ends, with the 33-year-old no doubt keeping his fingers crossed that the injury won't have an impact ahead of his involvement with Japan at the World Cup.Possible return date: MayConor BradleyConor Bradley won't be pulling on a Liverpool shirt again this season, and the right-back faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup - if Northern Ireland makes it there.Bradley had to undergo surgery after sustaining a serious knee injury against Arsenal in January, and he has already been ruled out for the remainder of the Reds' campaign.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. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.There is still some hope that he could return in time for the World Cup, with Northern Ireland set to face Italy in a play-off next month without him, with the winner going on to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place at the tournament.Possible return date: 2026/27 seasonGiovanni LeoniLike Bradley, Giovanni Leoni is set to miss the remainder of the season, having undergone surgery after rupturing his ACL on his debut against Southampton back in September.The 19-year-old has been seen in videos from the training ground recently, although that shouldn't be seen as a sign of an early return, with Leoni needing to undergo an extensive rehab schedule before a return to action can be considered.Possible return date: 2026/27 season