Liverpool’s busy fixture schedule continues as they prepare to face Aston Villa on Wednesday at 7:30 PM GMT. After a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, which helped restore their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League, the Reds face another challenging week. Manager Arne Slot acknowledged the mental fatigue caused by their dramatic 98th-minute equaliser against Everton in the Merseyside derby, noting that the players would need to be fully prepared for the upcoming games against Villa and Manchester City.
Aston Villa Team News:
- Pau Torres – Out: The defender has been sidelined with a foot injury since the beginning of the year.
- Amadou Onana – Out: The midfielder is still recovering from a hamstring issue.
- Matty Cash – Out: The right-back is dealing with a muscle complaint and is expected to miss at least another week.
- Ezri Konsa – Doubt: The defender picked up a setback in the FA Cup win over Tottenham and missed the Ipswich draw.
- Ross Barkley – Doubt: The Liverpool-born midfielder has been unavailable for Villa’s last eight games due to a calf injury.
- Boubacar Kamara – Doubt: Kamara was forced off in the 16th minute against Ipswich, and Emery is unsure of the severity of the issue.
- Leon Bailey – Minor doubt: The winger missed the Ipswich game with a minor issue, but Emery expects him to be fit for the match.
Liverpool Team News:
- Joe Gomez – Out: The versatile defender is struggling with a hamstring injury and may need surgery.
- Tyler Morton – Out: Morton underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the week and has not featured in the Premier League this season.
- Cody Gakpo – Doubt: Gakpo is still recovering from a knock sustained in the 2-2 draw with Everton, and Slot admitted he may not be available for the Villa match.
- Curtis Jones – Return: Jones returns from a one-match suspension after receiving a red card following the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool will be hoping to field a strong squad despite these injury concerns as they aim to secure a positive result against Villa and Manchester City.
