The latest Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of the Reds hosting Everton at Anfield in this season’s final Merseyside derby as the Premier League returns
Liverpool could be without six players for the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield when the Premier League returns this midweek.
The Reds did not come through the final international break of the season unscathed. Alisson Becker and Ryan Gravenberch sustained injuries with their national teams over the fortnight
That adds to the team’s existing injury list. Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton have been out for some time, with Trent Alexander-Arnold joining them on the sidelines just before the break. Below is a round-up of the latest Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of the derby on Wednesday
Alisson Becker
Injury: Head
Latest update: A statement from the club on 21 March said: “Alisson Becker has departed the Brazil national team set-up, and he will return to Liverpool. Alisson is travelling back to Merseyside. He will undergo assessment from the Reds’ medical staff.”
Possible return date: Everton (H), 2 April
Conor Bradley
Injury: Hamstring
Latest update: Arne Slot said on 18 March that Bradley’s “focus is on trying to get fit for the end of the season
Possible return date: May
Joe Gomez
Injury: Hamstring
Latest update: Slot said on 20 February that Gomez “will be back maybe just before the end of the season”
Possible return date: May
Ryan Gravenberch
Injury: Unspecified
Latest update: A statement from the club on 19 March reads: “Ryan Gravenberch has departed the Netherlands camp and will not be involved in their fixtures this week. The Dutch announced on Wednesday evening that Gravenberch has now withdrawn from duty due to a fitness issue. The 22-year-old will be assessed upon his return to Merseyside
Possible return date: Everton (H), 2 April
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Injury: Ankle
Latest update: Arne Slot said about Alexander-Arnold on 14 March that “we do expect him back in the end of the season
Possible return date: May
Tyler Morton
Injury: Shoulder
Latest update: Slot said on 7 February that Morton would be out for “four weeks or longer
Possible return date: May