Liverpool are set for a crucial Premier League showdown against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, and manager Arne Slot is keeping a close eye on the fitness of several key players. After securing back-to-back wins — including a morale-boosting 1–0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League — confidence is high at Anfield. Curtis Jones made his long-awaited return in midweek, and Slot is hopeful of more positive news before the weekend.
Here’s a detailed look at Liverpool’s current injury and suspension situation ahead of the Manchester City encounter.
Alexander Isak
Injury: Groin
Expected Return: November 9 (vs Manchester City, away)
Isak has missed the last four matches after sustaining a groin injury in the Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Slot confirmed that the Swedish forward won’t start on Sunday but could be included on the bench. Sweden manager Graham Potter also hinted that Isak may play a few minutes before joining up with the national team next week.
Jeremie Frimpong
Injury: Hamstring
Expected Return: November 22 (vs Nottingham Forest, home)
Frimpong will not feature against Manchester City as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue. Slot confirmed that both Frimpong and Alisson Becker remain unavailable for selection.
Alisson Becker
Injury: Hamstring
Expected Return: November 22 (vs Nottingham Forest, home)
Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper is still sidelined with a hamstring problem and won’t be part of the squad for the Etihad clash. Slot reiterated that Alisson’s recovery is progressing, but he’s not yet ready to return.
Giovanni Leoni
Injury: ACL Tear
Expected Return: Late 2025
The young defender faces an extended spell on the sidelines after tearing his ACL. Slot expressed his disappointment but remained optimistic about Leoni’s long-term future, saying the teenager has many years ahead of him once he fully recovers.
Summary Ahead of Manchester City vs Liverpool
Unavailable:
Alisson Becker
Jeremie Frimpong
Giovanni Leoni
Possible Return:
Alexander Isak (may feature from the bench)
Recently Returned:
Curtis Jones
With just a single point separating Liverpool and Manchester City in the league standings, Sunday’s clash could have major implications for the title race. Slot will be eager to have as many players fit as possible as the Reds enter a demanding run of fixtures
