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Liverpool are currently dealing with a number of injuries that have ruled several players out of action ahead of the clash against Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueDespite a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night, Liverpool are still nursing several injuries within their squad. The win, which ended a four-match losing streak in the top-flight, propelled the Reds to third place in the Premier League table ahead of Sunday's matches.Arne Slot now face a midweek Champions League clash against Real Madrid before heading to Manchester City for a huge Premier League showdown next weekend.
This visit to the Etihad Stadium marks Liverpool's final game before the November international break.However, the reigning Premier League champions currently have several players out due to injury, a situation that might persist when they make their journey to Manchester next weekend. Here at Mirror Sport, we delve into Liverpool's current injury list and potential return dates.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk's passionate 'relegation battle' message after Liverpool winREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals whether he'd celebrate vs Liverpool ahead of Anfield returnAlexander IsakAlexander Isak has been absent from Liverpool's last three matches due to a groin injury he sustained during their Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last month.Isak is yet to resume training, and it remains uncertain whether the Swedish international will be fit to play before the international break."Timescale?
Let's wait and see where they are," said Slot during Friday's press conference when asked about Isak and Curtis Jones' injuries.Potential return date: November 22 (H) - Nottingham ForestCurtis JonesCurtis Jones has been absent from Liverpool's last two matches due to an injury and is yet to resume training.Slot is anticipated to provide an update on Jones' fitness ahead of Liverpool's Champions League match against Real Madrid.Potential return date: November 22 (H) - Nottingham ForestJeremie FrimpongJeremie Frimpong is out with a hamstring injury that has caused him to miss Liverpool's last three matches.A return date hasn't been specified, and it remains uncertain if the Netherlands international will be back before the international break.“Jeremie's not in a good place,” Slot said last month. Hamstring injury so that's going to take a while.”Potential return date: November 22 (H) - Nottingham ForestAlisson BeckerAlisson Becker sustained a hamstring injury last month which has resulted in the goalkeeper missing Liverpool's last six matches.It's still unclear whether Alisson will return before or after the international break, with fixtures against Real Madrid and Manchester City looming.Earlier this week, Alisson shared a post on Instagram with the caption: "Step by step," while wearing his Liverpool training kit.Potential return date: November 22 (H) - Nottingham ForestGiovanni LeoniGiovanni Leoni had a rough start at Liverpool, suffering an ACL injury during his debut match against Southampton in the Carabao Cup last September.The £26million summer signing from Parma is predicted to be out of action for several months, with hopes of returning to peak fitness next year.Potential return date: Summer 2026Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.
