Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2–0 victory over Brighton, but the result came at a cost as Arne Slot’s side picked up more injury concerns.
Injuries Sustained Against Brighton
Joe Gomez was forced off after just 26 minutes with a muscle issue. He was initially replaced by Mohamed Salah, and early indications suggest he is unlikely to be available for the upcoming clash with Tottenham, although the manager has not completely ruled out a quicker recovery. Potential return: Unknown
Dominik Szoboszlai suffered an ankle problem late in the match. Slot praised the midfielder’s commitment and resilience but did not provide a clear timeline for his return, leaving his availability uncertain. Potential return: Unknown
Other Injury Concerns
Jeremie Frimpong has endured a difficult spell with injuries since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen and was absent against Brighton. He is expected to return to training soon and could be in contention for the Tottenham match. Potential return: December 20 vs Tottenham
Cody Gakpo is currently sidelined with a muscular injury that is expected to keep him out for several weeks, ruling him out of the busy festive period. Potential return: January 2026
Wataru Endo is also unavailable after picking up an ankle injury, further reducing Liverpool’s options in midfield. Potential return: January 2026
Giovanni Leoni suffered a serious ACL injury on his debut for the club and will be out for the rest of the season as he begins a long rehabilitation process. Potential return: Autumn 2026
Positive Fitness Updates
Alexander Isak made his return from a minor knock, coming off the bench to play the final 12 minutes against Brighton. Federico Chiesa also returned to action after missing international duty with illness. Conor Bradley will be back in contention next weekend after serving a one-match suspension.
Despite the growing injury list, Liverpool remain determined to build on their recent win as attention turns to the upcoming fixtures, including an important away trip to Tottenham
