Liverpool will be without at least four players for their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. Despite having no fixtures this weekend, their injury list continues to grow ahead of their return to action.
Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton remain long-term absentees after surgeries for hamstring and shoulder injuries, respectively. In addition, Conor Bradley will be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained against Aston Villa last month.
Liverpool will also be without Amara Nallo, who is serving a suspension after receiving a red card during his debut against PSV Eindhoven in January. However, as his first-team appearances have been limited, his absence is not expected to significantly affect manager Arne Slot’s lineup choices.
Liverpool’s disciplinary challenges add to their concerns, as four players are at risk of suspension for the second leg at Anfield. Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, and Harvey Elliott each have two yellow cards in this season’s Champions League, so any additional booking will result in a one-match ban.
Alexis Mac Allister, who already served a suspension during the group stage, is also at risk. He has accumulated four yellow cards in the tournament, meaning he could face another ban if he picks up another booking.
These yellow cards will remain in effect until the quarter-finals are completed, so these four players will need to avoid further bookings in the next four matches. Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Luis Díaz, Kostas Tsimikas, and Darwin Núñez have each been booked once in the competition and could face a ban if they receive two more yellow cards before the quarter-finals.
Despite these disciplinary issues, Liverpool will have Arne Slot and assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff back on the touchline in Paris. The pair are currently serving a two-game Premier League suspension for their conduct during last month’s controversial 2-2 draw against Everton, but they are eligible to coach during Champions League matches.
