Liverpool’s break from action couldn’t have come at a better time — but it’s clear the Reds will need every single day of it. With Manchester United due at Anfield on October 19, manager Arne Slot faces a worrying injury list that could shape the tone of Liverpool’s next few weeks.
The team’s recent slump has left supporters hoping for a strong response after the break, yet the list of absentees tells a difficult story. From goalkeepers to forwards, Liverpool’s treatment room is busier than the pitch right now.
Liverpool injury woes pile up before the Northwest derby
Slot confirmed that Alisson Becker will miss the United game after picking up a hamstring issue in Europe.
The Brazilian is not expected to return before the November international break, ruling him out of multiple games, including tough Champions League clashes against Frankfurt and Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate is reportedly close to returning. He “felt his quad a little bit” against Chelsea but remained with the France national team, suggesting his injury is not serious. Slot will hope to have him ready for the United game, especially with Liverpool already short at the back following Giovanni Leoni’s ACL blow.
Left-back Andy Robertson eased concerns by completing a full 90 minutes for Scotland on Thursday, and unless something goes wrong in their next match, he should be fit for the Premier League clash.
Further up the field, Wataru Endo was pulled from Japan’s squad with an unspecified injury. The club is yet to share details, but his availability remains uncertain.
Elsewhere, young stars Jayden Danns and Will Wright have also been sidelined with longer-term issues, adding to Liverpool’s growing concerns.
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Liverpool injury list – ahead of Manchester United clash
| Player | Injury | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker | Hamstring | Out until after November break | Will miss Man United and multiple key games |
| Andy Robertson | Unknown | Expected to play vs. Man United | Played full match for Scotland |
| Ibrahima Konate | Quad | Possible vs. Man United | Light training with France continues |
| Wataru Endo | Unspecified | Unknown | Withdrawn from Japan squad |
| Giovanni Leoni | ACL | Ruled out for the season | Long-term absence confirmed |
| Jayden Danns | Hamstring | Extended spell out | Possible grade three tear; surgery unconfirmed |
| Will Wright | Knee | Out for two months | Avoided surgery but sidelined until winter |
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With just over a week before the big clash, Slot’s medical team will have to work overtime. Liverpool’s hopes of bouncing back depend heavily on who makes it to the starting lineup against their fiercest rivals.
The Reds have handled pressure before — but with Alisson out, Konate doubtful, and Endo’s status unclear, the next nine days could be crucial in shaping their season’s momentum.