Liverpool injury update: Isak, Endo and Bradley latest return timelines

Liverpool head into their decisive Champions League clash with Galatasaray facing several injury concerns, despite receiving a timely boost with the return of goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Arne Slot’s side welcome the Turkish champions to Anfield trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Istanbul, where Mario Lemina’s strike proved decisive. The Reds’ preparations were further complicated by a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League at the weekend.

With the European tie finely balanced, Liverpool will be hoping several key players can return soon. Here is the latest injury news surrounding Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley.

Alexander Isak has not featured for Liverpool since December after suffering a serious ankle injury that included a fibula fracture during a match against Tottenham.

The Swedish striker required surgery shortly after the incident and has been undergoing rehabilitation ever since.

Arne Slot recently confirmed that Isak is still working with Liverpool’s medical staff and is not yet training with the first team.

"He is with the rehab team still and not with the team yet. If you ask me now I would say I don’t expect him to play before the international break."

While Sweden had initially hoped to involve Isak during the upcoming international fixtures, a return in early April currently appears more realistic.

Potential return date: April

Midfielder Wataru Endo is expected to miss the remainder of Liverpool’s domestic season after suffering a serious foot injury earlier in the campaign.

The Japan international was stretchered off during a Premier League match against Sunderland in February and subsequently underwent surgery.

Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu confirmed that Endo is targeting a return in time for the upcoming World Cup later this year.

"I’ve heard that he had surgery and that it went well. The plan is for him to be ready in time for the World Cup."

Endo’s absence removes an important defensive option from Liverpool’s midfield during a critical stage of the season.

Potential return date: June

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley also faces a lengthy recovery following a serious knee injury sustained earlier this year.

The right-back was stretchered off during a goalless draw against Arsenal in January and later required surgery to repair ruptured knee ligaments.

Liverpool confirmed at the time that Bradley would begin rehabilitation at the club’s AXA Training Centre but did not provide a definitive timeline for his return.

Given the severity of the injury, the defender is unlikely to return before the summer.

Potential return date: Summer 2026

Young defender Giovanni Leoni also remains unavailable after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament during his Liverpool debut earlier in the campaign.

The Italian centre-back sustained the injury during a Carabao Cup match against Southampton and required surgery shortly afterwards.

Slot acknowledged the difficulty of the setback for the young player but remains optimistic about his long-term recovery.

"He tore his ACL and it means he will be out for around a year. Being so young and playing so well in his first game makes it even harder."

Potential return date: September 2026

Liverpool must overturn a one-goal deficit against Galatasaray at Anfield if they are to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals. Arne Slot will hope the returning Alisson can provide stability as the Reds attempt to keep their European hopes alive despite several key injury absences.