New Liverpool injury scare emerges in training amid Alisson and Alexander Isak update
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCThere was yet another notable absentee in Liverpool training on Wednesday as the wait goes on for Alisson Becker and Alexander Isak to return from their injuriesThere was another yet another notable absentee in Liverpool training ahead of Chelsea(Image: Sky Sports)Liverpool may have been handed yet another major injury problem ahead of Saturday’s clash with Chelsea, with Ibrahima Konate missing from training on Wednesday.The Reds are continuing their preparations for the visit of the Blues this weekend as they look to wrap up Champions League qualification over the remaining three games of the season. Chelsea itself is now out of the running for the Premier League’s top five, with just Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton now able to catch Liverpool and Aston Villa.Arne Slot will be hoping his side can bounce back quickly following defeat at Manchester United, although he isn’t helped by an injury list which may have just grown longer.Sky Sports’ cameras were present at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday to capture Liverpool’s latest training session, although there was no sign of Konate, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the weekend.The Reds are already light on options at the back, with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni out until next season, and losing another big name would hinder preparations for another big game at the weekend.Alisson Becker was also absent once again, with the goalkeeper still a major doubt for Saturday’s game.
With Giorgi Mamardashvili also out injured, Freddie Woodman could once again be called upon to deputize.There was no sign of Alexander Isak either, with the striker having missed Sunday’s game at Old Trafford, although Arne Slot had talked up his chances of making a swift return.“Very unlucky and unhappy with the fact Alex picked up a small – really small – injury,” Slot explained. “That's why this game came a bit too early."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool injury newsIbrahima KonatéAlissonAlexander Isak