Liverpool injury update: Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak and Conor Bradley latest

Liverpool’s defensive injury crisis shows little sign of easing, with Arne Slot continuing to juggle absentees after Sunday’s stoppage-time defeat to Manchester City further dented the Reds’ hopes of a top-five finish.

The 2–1 loss at Anfield came without any fresh confirmed injuries, but it did underline how stretched Liverpool remain at the back, particularly with suspensions and long-term absences compounding existing problems ahead of the midweek clash with Sunderland.

Here is the latest Liverpool injury update, including news on Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak and Conor Bradley.

Jeremie Frimpong has endured a frustrating start to his Liverpool career, with injuries disrupting his rhythm since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.

The right-back was forced off early during the 6–0 Champions League win over Qarabag with a muscle issue. Slot confirmed before facing Manchester City that Frimpong would “definitely not train” and was unavailable for the weekend.

That situation has not changed.

“Jeremie for sure [will not play against Sunderland],” Slot said after the City defeat. “We knew when he got injured that it would be a few weeks.”

Slot has stressed the injury is not as severe as initially feared, but patience is still required.

Potential return date: 21 February vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Joe Gomez suffered a hip injury against Bournemouth that deepened Liverpool’s defensive shortage, briefly leaving Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté as the only fully fit senior centre-backs.

Slot suggested pre-match against City that Gomez was close to returning, but the England international was ultimately left out of the squad.

“I don’t expect Joe back for Wednesday, but you never know,” Slot admitted. “Then he is back from being out for three weeks – would you play him now?”

Potential return date: 14 February vs Brighton (H)

Conor Bradley will not feature again this season after suffering a significant knee injury during January’s goalless draw at Arsenal.

The Northern Ireland international avoided a full ACL rupture but still required surgery to repair ligament damage.

Liverpool confirmed at the time that no return date would be set, and his focus is now firmly on rehabilitation.

Potential return date: Summer 2026

Alexander Isak has been sidelined since breaking his leg in December after scoring in the 2–1 win over Tottenham.

The Swedish striker fractured his fibula following a heavy challenge and subsequently underwent surgery on his ankle and leg. Slot described the incident as “reckless” and acknowledged the scale of the setback.

“It’s going to be a long injury, for a couple of months,” Slot said. “It’s a big disappointment for him and, as a result, for us.”

Despite the severity, Liverpool remain hopeful Isak can return before the season concludes.

Potential return date: March 2026

Giovanni Leoni will not play again this campaign after tearing his ACL on his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup in September.

The young Italian defender faces close to a year on the sidelines.

“He tore his ACL and it means he will be out for around a year,” Slot explained. “He is still so young, so he has many years ahead of him after recovery.”

Potential return date: September 2026

Liverpool host Sunderland in midweek before a crucial run of league fixtures that could define their season. Slot may be forced into further reshuffles, especially with Dominik Szoboszlai suspended, as the Reds attempt to stay in the Champions League race.

Which absence is hurting Liverpool most right now — Frimpong’s pace, Isak’s goals, or Bradley’s reliability?