Liverpool injury update: Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong and Cody Gakpo return dates latest

Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a controlled victory over Brighton, but the afternoon came at a cost as Dominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez both suffered new injury blows. Arne Slot, already navigating one of the leanest benches of his tenure, now faces a growing availability crisis ahead of a crucial clash with Tottenham.

Liverpool named just four senior outfield players on the bench against Brighton. While Alexander Isak and Federico Chiesa offered welcome cameos following concerns earlier in the week, fresh problems for Szoboszlai and Gomez threaten to derail momentum just as the Reds attempt to keep pace with Arsenal at the top of the table.

Here is the full Liverpool injury latest and projected return dates.

Szoboszlai landed awkwardly after leaping to avoid a collision late in the win over Brighton and immediately signalled discomfort. The Hungary international was substituted immediately, sparking concern among the coaching staff.

Slot reflected afterwards: “Dom… it was his ankle. It didn’t look great when I just saw him. But he has unbelievable mentality, so let’s hope for the best.”

Liverpool will assess swelling and stability over the coming days, but his availability for Spurs is uncertain.

Potential return date: Unknown

Gomez lasted just 26 minutes before hobbling off with a muscular problem — another bitter blow in a season already interrupted by injuries. Slot avoided speculation but admitted the signs were not positive.

“With a muscle injury like Joe’s, that’s normally not a good thing… I wouldn’t expect him next week, but sometimes you get a positive surprise.”

Potential return date: Unknown

Frimpong came close to returning against Brighton but ultimately missed out after a late fitness assessment. His Liverpool career has been stalled by two hamstring injuries since his summer arrival, but Slot expects him to take part in full training imminently.

“Normally Jeremie Frimpong will train with us next week,” Slot confirmed.

Potential return date: 20 December vs Tottenham (A)

Gakpo was absent from training before the Inter Milan fixture and Slot later clarified he is dealing with a muscular injury.

“It’s going to be weeks,” he said. “With Cody, it’s a muscle injury.”

The setback halts what had been an encouraging period of adaptation under Slot’s system.

Potential return date: January 2026

Revealed alongside the Gakpo news, Endo has sustained an ankle injury and will also be out for “weeks,” according to Slot. While a squad-rotation player this season, his absence reduces the Reds’ midfield flexibility further.

Potential return date: January 2026

The young defender suffered an ACL tear on debut in the Carabao Cup against Southampton and is expected to miss roughly a year.

“He tore his ACL… he is not in a good place,” Slot said. “But he is still young, and he has many years ahead.”

Potential return date: Autumn 2026

Liverpool’s biggest challenge isn’t just losing players — it’s losing them in clusters. Szoboszlai, Gakpo and Gomez each play distinct tactical roles, and replacing them simultaneously requires both structural and personnel adjustments. Although some argue Slot has enough depth through academy and rotation players, it’s worth questioning whether Liverpool can sustain consistency while fielding weakened benches.

From our perspective, the biggest concern is Szoboszlai. His ball-progression, pressing energy and adaptability are integral to how Slot wants Liverpool to operate. Without him, patterns change — and the margin for error shrinks.

Liverpool travel to Tottenham in the Premier League next weekend, followed by a return to Anfield for festive fixtures where squad depth will be stretched further. Slot will hope Frimpong becomes available, while medical staff continue to assess Szoboszlai and Gomez.

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