Ekitike, Wirtz, Alisson, Bradley – Latest Liverpool injury news and return dates for West Ham…

Ekitike, Wirtz, Alisson, Bradley – The latest updates on Liverpool’s injuries and expected return dates for the match against West Ham.

Liverpool is set to face West Ham United on Sunday, as Arne Slot’s team seeks their first victory since defeating Real Madrid on November 4, but they are currently dealing with injury challenges.

Arne Slot is optimistic that some of his injured players will be able to return to the field this weekend as Liverpool heads to London to take on a rejuvenated West Ham United.

The reigning Premier League champions experienced their third straight defeat on Wednesday, with PSV Eindhoven overpowering Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield. Each of these losses has come by a margin of three goals.

This outcome has left Slot’s team in 13th place in the Champions League standings. Their situation in the Premier League is not much better, as they currently sit in 12th place, trailing league leaders Arsenal by 11 points. The squad is eager to regain their form this Sunday at the London Stadium.

Under pressure, Slot has been missing several key players for their midweek European match.

As they approach a hectic festive schedule, the Dutch manager will undoubtedly want these players back in action as soon as possible, with matches coming up rapidly.

Liverpool is scheduled to play four matches in 11 days, beginning with West Ham on Sunday. They will also face newly promoted Sunderland and Leeds, culminating in a Champions League match against Inter Milan.

As Slot prepares for Sunday, the Liverpool Echo has provided the latest information regarding the injured players and their anticipated return dates.

Hugo Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike played for 61 minutes against PSV Eindhoven before being substituted due to a back injury. The French forward has been the standout among Slot’s striker acquisitions this summer, while Alexander Isak has struggled to find his rhythm.

Slot mentioned on November 27: “They don’t anticipate it being a significant issue, but with the games coming up quickly, we will see for the weekend. However, it shouldn’t be a major concern.”

Expected return: November 30

Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz has not participated in any matches for Liverpool since his return from international duty. He represented Germany in two games but has since sustained a muscle injury. The 22-year-old is currently in rehabilitation, yet Slot remains optimistic about his potential involvement this weekend.

Slot stated on November 27: “Florian will complete his final rehab session tomorrow. If everything goes well, he may join the team for training on Saturday.”

Expected return: November 30

Alisson Becker

Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper missed the midweek Champions League match due to illness. Alisson has only appeared in two games for the Reds over the past month, having also been substituted after just 56 minutes against Galatasaray in September due to an injury.

Slot mentioned on November 27: “Ali trained with the team again today, so we are hopeful and expect him to be available this weekend.”

Expected return: November 30

Conor Bradley

Similar to Wirtz, Bradley has not played for Liverpool since the international break, where he participated in two matches for Northern Ireland. The young defender has risen in Slot’s hierarchy, having started seven Premier League matches since Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.

Slot remarked on November 21: “I don’t anticipate Conor being part of the squad for the next 22 days. Perhaps at the end, but not in the [next] 22 days unless a miracle occurs, which I do not foresee.”

Expected return: Mid December

Jeremie Frimpong

Frimpong sustained a thigh injury in October during Liverpool’s impressive 5-1 victory over Frankfurt. The 24-year-old has had a challenging start to his time at Merseyside, having played only 84 minutes of league action.

Slot noted on November 21: “Jeremie is out for a similar duration. He is unlikely to be available in the next two or three weeks as well. It will be interesting to see who all of you would like to see as a right full-back.”

Expected return: Mid December

Giovanni Leoni

The 18-year-old Leoni experienced a cruciate ligament injury shortly after joining Anfield. His only appearance for Liverpool to date was a commendable performance in the club’s 2-1 victory against Southampton in the EFL Cup.

Slot commented on September 26: “He is not in a good place because he tore his ACL, which means he will be out for approximately a year. Being so young, moving to a new country, and performing well in your debut match makes it very difficult to focus on the positives.

However, one must try to see the silver lining, which is that he is still very young and has many years ahead of him after he recovers.”

Expected return: Early June 2026