Liverpool injury news and AFCON return dates - Szoboszlai, Salah, Gomez, Gakpo

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCDominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez added to Liverpool's growing injury list after both players limped off during Saturday win over Brighton at AnfieldMohamed Salah is set to miss at least the next three weeks due to the Africa Cup of Nations(Image: Getty Images)Below is a summary of Liverpool's injury and suspension list, with a number of players currently unavailable...Dominik Szoboszlai is a major concern after picking up a painful ankle injury during the recent victory over Brighton. While his manager praised his tough mentality, the club is still assessing the full extent of the damage before confirming a return date.Joe Gomez was forced off early in the same match with what appears to be a significant muscle injury.

The star forward has officially departed to represent Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations, which could keep him away for several weeks depending on his country's progress.Cody Gakpo remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a muscular problem sustained earlier this month. The club has confirmed that his recovery is expected to take "weeks," meaning he will likely remain out until the new year.Wataru Endo is also sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering an ankle injury during a recent training session or match.

Like Gakpo, his absence is expected to last through the busy festive period, thinning Liverpool's options in central midfield.Jeremie Frimpong is nearing a return to action after being hampered by a recurring hamstring injury since October. His return is timely, as the recent injuries to other defenders had left the team particularly vulnerable on the right flank.Giovanni Leoni continues his lengthy rehabilitation process following a devastating ACL injury suffered during his debut in September.