Premier League: Arne Slot's Liverpool suffer dual injury blows
What's the story
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz will miss the upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and beyond. The news comes after both players returned from international duty with muscle injuries. This is a major setback for Liverpool as they were hoping to have a fully fit squad for the busy schedule ahead. Here are further details.
Injury details
Slot's comments on Bradley and Wirtz's injuries
In his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool's clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Slot said: "We do have some issues after the international break. Conor Bradley is not able to play and Florian Wirtz is unable to play. That's far from ideal." He further explained that both players are dealing with muscle issues. While he doesn't expect Bradley to return in the next three weeks, he thinks Wirtz's absence won't be as long.
Squad adjustments
Right-back dilemma for Liverpool
With Jeremie Frimpong also out with a hamstring injury, Liverpool's right-back position is in a bit of a crisis. Slot has hinted that players may have to play in positions they don't usually play, naming Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez as potential options. Despite missing training on Thursday, Gomez is expected to be part of Friday's session.
Goalkeeper comeback
Alisson's return to Liverpool's starting lineup
On a positive note, Slot has confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson is fit to return to the starting lineup after a seven-week absence due to a hamstring injury. He said: "Alisson trained last week and this week, so he will be able to play tomorrow if things work out well again today (Friday)." Andy Robertson also missed training for personal reasons but is expected back with the group on Friday.
Information
Liverpool are 8th in the Premier League standings
Despite spending a whopping sum on transfers in the summer, Liverpool find themselves in a position of bother. They are 8th in the Premier League 2025-26 standings after 11 matchdays. The Reds own six wins and five defeats with 18 points collected.