Liverpool welcomed Alisson Becker back into the starting lineup over the weekend, but even their No. 1 couldn’t prevent a heavy 3–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest — another major blow in what has become a turbulent title-defence season.
Arne Slot confirmed before the match that several players had returned from international duty with fresh injuries, forcing him to make five changes to his starting XI. With PSV Eindhoven coming to Anfield on Wednesday in the Champions League and a trip to West Ham shortly after, Liverpool now face a crucial week with a weakened squad.
Here’s the latest on the Reds’ growing injury list:
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz missed the Forest game after suffering a muscle issue while representing Germany. Slot expressed cautious optimism that the problem wouldn’t keep him out for long. Whether he returns against PSV or waits for the West Ham clash later in the week remains uncertain, but the midfielder is expected back soon.
Estimated return: November 26 vs PSV (Home)
Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley also returned from international duty carrying a muscular injury. Slot revealed he does not expect the right-back to feature at all over the next 22 days unless there is an unexpected rapid recovery. This timeline could see Bradley ruled out until the Tottenham match in late December.
Estimated return: December 20 vs Tottenham (Away)
Jeremie Frimpong
Jeremie Frimpong has been out since limping off early in Liverpool’s 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on October 22. Initial assessments indicated around six weeks out, and Slot confirmed the defender is still at least two or three weeks away from returning.
Estimated return: Early December
Giovanni Leoni
Giovanni Leoni remains a long-term absentee after tearing his ACL during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton. The 18-year-old was stretchered off and is expected to be sidelined for roughly a year. Slot acknowledged the difficulty of the setback but stressed that Leoni’s young age gives him plenty of time to bounce back.
Estimated return: Late 2026
