Injury Crisis Deepens for Liverpool as Arne Slot Confirms Six Key Absences Ahead of Brentford Clash
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that six first-team players will miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Brentford, compounding what he described as one of the most challenging injury spells of the season.
Key Absences Confirmed
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning, Slot revealed that Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, and Ryan Gravenberch are all unavailable due to fitness concerns. Two additional players are suspended for the match, though the club has not disclosed their names.
- Alisson Becker remains sidelined with a muscle injury, with medical staff unwilling to risk a premature return.
- Alexander Isak, who picked up a groin problem during the 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, faces a few weeks out.
- Jeremie Frimpong is struggling with a recurring hamstring issue — his second setback of the campaign.
- Ryan Gravenberch, who twisted his ankle ahead of the Frankfurt fixture, continues his recovery but is unlikely to feature.
Slot admitted the timing of the injuries has been particularly frustrating, coming amid a packed fixture schedule that includes both Premier League and European commitments.
“We’ve been a bit unlucky with the schedule and the injuries,” Slot said. “Some players came back earlier than expected, but now we have to be cautious. It’s a long season, and we don’t want to risk losing them for longer.”
Depth to Be Tested
With multiple absentees, Slot will once again turn to Liverpool’s depth. Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai are expected to play key roles, while a handful of academy players could be drafted into the matchday squad.
Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures offer little respite, and managing player fitness will be crucial as the Reds look to stay within reach of the Premier League leaders. Slot’s rotation strategy and medical management over the coming weeks could prove decisive in shaping the club’s title hopes heading into the winter period.
