Liverpool injury news and expected return dates ahead of Chelsea clash after Alisson blow

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Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend with a trip to face Chelsea, but Arne Slot is facing an injury crisis with a number of key players on the sidelinesLiverpool return to Premier League action this weekend where they will be desperate to end their run of two successive defeats. The Reds head coach provided an update on the squad when talking to reporters at his pre-match press conference on Friday.READ MORE: 'I know how Florian Wirtz can tackle his Liverpool struggles – I went through same thing'READ MORE: 11 stars ruled out of Chelsea vs Liverpool as injury crisis causes havocHere, Mirror Sport takes a look at the latest Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of the trip to Chelsea in the Premier League.Alisson BeckerAlisson Becker faces several weeks on the treatment table following a hamstring injury that he sustained against Galatasaray.

And he’s not going to travel to Brazil as well for the national team," Slot said on Friday. However, Slot confirmed on Friday that Ekitike is expected to participate in training before the showdown with Chelsea."Hugo is going to train today again and let’s see where he is, and the same can be said for Federico [Chiesa]," Slot said on Friday.

"We have to wait and see after the session where exactly they are."Potential return date: Chelsea (A) - October 4 - Premier LeagueFederico ChiesaFederico Chiesa was absent from the clash against Galatasaray due to ana knock, but may return against Chelsea. Slot revealed that he expects to have Chiesa back in training on Friday, hoping he will be available to face Chelsea.Potential return date: Chelsea (A) - October 4 - Premier LeagueGiovanni LeoniGiovanni Leoni sustained an ACL injury during Liverpool's victory over Southampton in the Carabao Cup third round last week.