Liverpool, despite their nearly flawless start to the season, having lost only once to Nottingham Forest weeks ago, are now facing concerns as injuries mount.
The Reds’ impressive form, including a crucial victory over Chelsea on Sunday, may have come at a cost, adding to Arne Slot’s growing injury list. Alisson Becker, Federico Chiesa, and Harvey Elliott were already sidelined prior to the Chelsea clash, leaving Liverpool with a growing challenge as they manage their campaign amidst these setbacks.
Diogo Jota limped off after just half an hour in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, adding to the club’s growing injury concerns. Conor Bradley also missed the game after picking up a knock during his international duty with Northern Ireland the previous week.
Fresh Injury Setbacks for Liverpool Amid Strong Start
The Athletic’s James Pearce took to X after the match on Sunday with an update on Liverpool’s injury situation ahead of their Champions League clash away to RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
Liverpool are now facing a growing injury crisis with five key players sidelined. Alisson, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa were already out, but now Jota and Conor Bradley have joined the list. While Bradley may still travel to Germany if he recovers, it’s unlikely he would have started, especially after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s strong showing against Chelsea.
Jota’s potential absence could have a greater impact, as the team expected him to start. However, Darwin Nunez had a promising 60-minute performance at the weekend and could fill the gap for the upcoming clash on Wednesday.
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The hope is that Diogo Jota will return in time to face Arsenal next Sunday, given the significance of the match and his impressive record against the Gunners, with eight goals scored—only one club has seen him net more often. While his absence at the Red Bull Arena is unfortunate, there’s reassurance in knowing that Liverpool have strong backup options available if needed.
