Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of Man City after Giovanni Leoni update

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The latest Liverpool injury news and expected return dates as Arne Slot contends with a host of fitness issues ahead of the Reds' trip to Manchester City in the FA CupLiverpool has several injury concerns ahead of the Manchester City gameLiverpool returns to action this weekend after the final international break of the season, as the Reds face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Every trip to the Etihad Stadium is a difficult one, and the amount of injuries that Liverpool is contending with will likely make it even more tricky.Arne Slot has several injury concerns going into the game, and here is the latest on all of them...Alexander IsakAlexander Isak is making progress with his recovery from the broken leg he suffered during an away game against Tottenham in December.Isak is back on the field and is expected to make his return to the team in the coming weeks – although that return is unlikely to come this weekend.Expected return date: mid-to-late AprilREAD MORE: Hungary boss clarifies 'nonsense' reports in bizarre Dominik Szoboszlai and Arne Slot rowREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp praised for 'sublime' locker room moment on Liverpool Legends returnAlissonInjuries have become an issue for Alisson over the last couple of seasons, and we will have to wait for Arne Slot's pre-game press conference for the lates update on the Brazilian's state.He will not be available to play this weekend if his latest update is anything to go by, after the goalkeeper wrote on Instagram earlier this month that he would be out of action "for a while."Expected return date: Not knownAlisson is set to be sidelined for a whileFederico ChiesaFederico Chiesa was called up to the Italy squad for its crunch World Cup play-off games but withdrew ahead of the 2-0 win over Northern Ireland.An Italian FA statement said: "Federico, whose condition was assessed upon arrival at the Federal Technical Centre, was deemed unavailable for the next two matches and, in agreement with the club, left the national team’s training camp."Expected return date: Not knownMohamed SalahMohamed Salah missed Liverpool's trip to Brighton prior to the international break, but Arne Slot suggested he was hopeful that the player would be ready to play against City.Slot said: "We are hoping also with what Mo has shown in the past that he can recover faster than other players might in similar situations because he takes such good care of his body. History has shown that he can be earlier back than some others."But it's only two weeks when we go again so let's hope in that period of time he can be back."Expected return date: April 4 Vs.

Man CityMohamed Salah could return against City(Image: (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images))Wataru EndoWataru Endo underwent ankle surgery that is likely to keep him out until the end of the season, but the player is still targeting fitness before this summer's World Cup.So although he could be back in time to play for his country this summer, he likely won't play again for Liverpool beforehand.Expected return date: Next seasonHugo EkitikeLiverpool fans who don't pay any attention to international soccer may not know that Hugo Ekitike has since played twice for France, despite limping out of Liverpool's loss to Brighton after a few minutes.He suffered a dead leg against Brighton which quickly recovered, and he will be available to play against City.Expected return date: April 4 Vs. Man CityConor Bradley and Giovanni LeoniBradley suffered a serious knee injury when he twisted awkwardly during a game against Arsenal in January, and he will not return before next season.Giovanni Leoni, too, is a long-term absentee, having been out of the side since he also suffered a serious knee injury earlier in the season.Leoni shared a rare update on his recovery last week as he uploaded a picture of himself doing some ball work on one of the pitches at the AXA Training Center, but there have been no indications that a return to first-team action this season is on the cards.Expected return date: Next season