Liverpool Injury List & Return Dates: Endō Blow Deepens Defensive Crisis
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Liverpool Injury List & Return Dates: Endō Blow Deepens Defensive Crisis
Liverpool FC faces a mounting injury crisis in February 2026, with 6 key players sidelined, severely impacting manager Arne Slot's defensive options. The latest blow is to midfielder Wataru Endo, confirmed out for a "long, long, long time" after an injury sustained while filling in at right-back against Sunderland.[1][3]
Current Injury List
| Player | Injury/Reason | Potential Return |
|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Leoni | ACL tear (suffered on debut vs. Southampton) | Out for season (2025-26) |
| Alexander Isak | Broken leg/fibula (vs. Tottenham) | March 2026 |
| Conor Bradley | Significant knee injury (vs. Arsenal) | Summer 2026 (out for season) |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Muscle injury (vs. Qarabag) | Late February 2026 (weeks) |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Red card suspension (vs. Man City) | 14/02/2026 |
| Wataru Endo | Unspecified injury (vs. Sunderland) | Long-term (months+) |
Endo's absence exacerbates the right-back shortage, with Bradley sidelined post-surgery and Frimpong weeks away. Slot deployed Endo out of position amid Joe Gomez's limited fitness return from a hip issue. Isak's leg fracture from a "reckless" challenge keeps the forward out until March, though Slot expects his seasonal return. Leoni's ACL rules him out entirely.[2][3][4]
Other concerns include Stefan Bajcetic (yet to play this season) and Jayden Danns (fitness issue). No current suspensions beyond Szoboszlai. Liverpool's depth is tested as they navigate a packed February schedule.[4][5]
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