Salah, Nunez, Robertson, Endo: complete Liverpool injury list and potential return dates
The whole Liverpool injury list, including possible comeback games for Salah, Nunez, Robertson, and Endo
Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title is still jeopardized by their injury woes.
The Reds, who have maintained their hopes of taking home four trophies this season, travel to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The youthful players had a major role in a 3-0 victory against Southampton to advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals after helping to secure a 1-0 triumph against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
There is currently very little, if any, space for error with Liverpool sitting one point clear of Manchester City and two ahead of Arsenal.
Liverpool currently sit a point above Manchester City and two ahead of Arsenal and there if little, if any, room to slip up.
Jurgen Klopp requires some of his key performers to get back to fitness. Ahead of the Forest game, here’s a look at the injury list and who may return.
Mo Salah – hamstring
Liverpool’s talisman was at Wembley but could not be involved as he did not pass a fitness test, while he also missed the Southampton win. The Reds have been taking it day-to-day when it comes to Salah’s return, having been suffering from fatigue after recovering from a hamstring issue sustained at the African Cup of Nations.
Potential return game: Nottingham Forest (A), Saturday 2 March.
Darwin Nunez – muscle
The striker has missed the previous three games because of an issue. Nunez was spotted sprinting when celebrating van Dijk’s winner at Wembley, although that meant little as he was absent against Southampton.
Potential return game: Nottingham Forest (A), Saturday 2 March.
Dominik Szoboszlai – hamstring
The midfielder has not featured in six games because of a hamstring injury. Szoboszlai did tell the Hungarian media that he thought he could have been involved in the Carabao Cup final but Liverpool have still to give him the green light.
Potential return game: Nottingham Forest (A), Saturday 2 March.
Wataru Endo – ankle
The Japan international was spotted wearing a protective boot leaving Wembley and had to sit out the Southampton game because of an ankle knock. Much will depend on how that issue settles down.
Potential return game: Nottingham Forest (A), Saturday 2 March.
Andy Robertson – illness
The left-back was a surprise absentee against Southampton. His sickness doesn’t sound too serious, though.
Potential return game: Nottingham Forest (A), Saturday 2 March.
Ryan Gravenberch – ankle ligament
The summer signing from Bayern Munich was forced off in the first half at Wembley. Gravenberch has avoided a broken bone has been ruled out of Forest and it’ll depend how his body reacts after that.
Potential return game: Sparta Prague (A), Thursday 7 March.
Curtis Jones – ligament
The academy graduate had to come off in a 4-1 win at Brentford earlier this month. He might be back before the international break in March but no specific date has been given.
Potential return game: Everton (A), Sunday 17 March.
Diogo Jota – knee
The striker suffered a cruel blow when he was stretchered off at Brentford, having been in magnificent form. Jota is set to be unavailable for a couple of months.
Potential return game: N/A
Alisson Becker – hamstring
The No.1 goalkeeper is another who won’t be back this side of the international break.
Potential return game: N/A.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – knee
Liverpool’s vice-captain continues to be troubled by an issue he first felt in January. Alexander-Arnold is set for a few more weeks on the treatment table and won’t be back for the crunch clash against Manchester City on 10 March.
Potential return game: April
Thiago Alcantara – muscle
The midfielder made his first appearance in nine months in a 3-1 loss against Arsenal earlier this month after a hip problem. But during a brief substitute cameo, Thiago sustained a fresh issue in the same area and there are doubts around whether he will play again before his contract expires in the summer.
Potential return game: N/A.
Joel Matip – knee
The defender continues his recovery after having ACL surgery in December.
Potential return game: N/A.
Stefan Bajcetic – growing pains
Liverpool have been cautious with the 19-year-old midfielder given the nature of his problem. Bajcetic has played only twice this campaign, having played 19 times last term but he is back training and awaits the green light to rejoin his team-mates.
Potential return game: N/A.
Ben Doak – knee
The 18-year-old winger had knee surgery in December and is in rehab.
Potential return game: N/A.
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