Arne Slot has provided an update on Liverpool\u2019s injury situation ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash with Wolves.
\nThe Reds head into the festive schedule with several players unavailable, a list recently expanded by Alexander Isak after he suffered a fractured fibula. Slot has confirmed the striker is expected to be out for at least \u201ca couple of months\u201d.<\/p>\n
Alongside that long-term blow, Liverpool are also without Conor Bradley, Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo, although there is hope that one or two could return in time for Wolves\u2019 visit to Anfield next Saturday.
\nSlot delivers fitness update on Liverpool players
\nSpeaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday (via Liverpool Echo), Slot outlined the latest on his squad.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cConor is 50\/50. He\u2019s not training with us today or tomorrow. On Friday we\u2019ll see where he is and if he can be in the squad. Joe won\u2019t be available, Wata won\u2019t be either. Cody is in a similar situation to Conor.\u201d
\nThere was more positive news regarding Florian Wirtz, with his late withdrawal against Tottenham Hotspur attributed to cramp rather than injury.<\/p>\n
Potential boosts for Wolves clash
\nWith Gomez ruled out, Slot will be anxiously monitoring Bradley\u2019s recovery to determine whether the Northern Ireland international can be fit for Saturday. While his availability remains uncertain, the return of Jeremie Frimpong at least provides a natural option at right-back.
\nGakpo\u2019s situation looks slightly more encouraging, with Slot indicating the forward \u201ccould be back\u201d for the Wolves game. Given Liverpool\u2019s stretched attacking resources \u2014 with Isak injured and Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations \u2014 the Dutchman\u2019s return would be a significant boost<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s fixture comes during a rare lull in Liverpool\u2019s schedule, with it being their only match in the final 11 days of December. However, January brings a demanding run of nine games, a period that will severely test squad depth.<\/p>\n
Slot will be hoping his side emerge from the Wolves encounter without further setbacks, with fingers crossed that Bradley and Gakpo can edge their way back in time to strengthen the squad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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