Liverpool faced setbacks in their recent clash against Arsenal, with Dominik Szoboszlai sidelined due to a hamstring issue, contributing to their 3-1 defeat.
Despite the loss, positive signs emerged as Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez made appearances as substitutes, while Thiago Alcantara marked his return to the pitch after a lengthy absence.
In the aftermath of the defeat, the Reds' focus shifts to closing the gap with league leaders Manchester City, with just five points separating them. The team looks to bounce back against Burnley in their next fixture following a disappointing performance at the Emirates Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp's side also contended with injury concerns, particularly with the Uruguayan forward nursing an ankle injury sustained against Chelsea.
Despite setbacks, the Merseysiders' recent training sessions have seen the return of key players like Thiago, Robertson, Nunez, Alexander-Arnold, and Kostas Tsimikas, providing much-needed reinforcement for the team.
However, they will face one match without Ibrahima Konate, who received a red card in the Arsenal match.
Liverpool's injury news and return dates
Dominik Szoboszlai
Social media buzzed with speculation before the match against Arsenal as reports hinted at Szoboszlai's absence from the squad. The 23-year-old midfielder was indeed sidelined due to a hamstring injury, possibly a recurrence of his previous ailment. Klopp confirmed, "Dom felt discomfort in a similar area to his previous injury."
Expected return date: Unknown
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has been sidelined from Liverpool's lineup since their victory over Newcastle United on January 1. His absence stems from an injury sustained while representing Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah's participation in the tournament was cut short after suffering a hamstring injury during Egypt's match against Ghana in the Group Stage.
Initially, the 31-year-old was expected to miss two matches, however, the severity of the player's injury proved greater than anticipated, leading to a prolonged absence of up to a month.
Expected return date: Brentford (February 17)
Wataru Endo
Despite his efforts, Endo couldn't guide Japan to an Asian Cup victory as they were eliminated by Iran in the quarter-finals. Expected to fly back to Merseyside soon, the 30-year-old could potentially be available for Liverpool's upcoming Premier League match against Burnley at Anfield next week.
Expected return date: Burnley (February 10)
Stefan Bajcetic
After a promising debut season amidst challenging times for the club, Bajcetic faced a setback in March due to a stress response in his adductor, halting his campaign. Despite returning in September for Carabao Cup appearances, his involvement in the match against LASK Linz was cut short due to a calf issue.
Now, the Spaniard is poised to resume training alongside Thiago in February, marking a long-awaited comeback for the teenager.
Expected return date: February 17
Joel Matip
During Liverpool's thrilling 4-3 victory over Fulham on December 3, a player was left incapacitated on the field following an off-the-ball incident in the 70th minute.
Jurgen Klopp confirmed the unfortunate news, stating, "It's an ACL rupture, so that's what I unfortunately expected from the first second. Everything looked like that. Very unfortunate."
Expected return date: 2024/25 season
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