Liverpool Injury Update: Latest on Isak, Gravenberch, Frimpong, and Others Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Liverpool continue to struggle in the Premier League after suffering four consecutive defeats, and injuries are beginning to add further pressure on Arne Slot ahead of a busy fixture schedule.
The Reds fell 3–2 to Brentford at the weekend — their fourth league loss in a row — leaving them seven points adrift of leaders Arsenal. Slot is eager to spark a turnaround as his team prepare for a Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, followed by crucial games in early November against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.
Here’s the latest on Liverpool’s current injury situation and possible return dates:
Alexander Isak
Liverpool’s £125 million summer signing has endured a difficult start to life at Anfield.
Isak was withdrawn at half-time during the Champions League win over Frankfurt last week after feeling tightness in his groin.
“Alexander had to come off because he felt discomfort in his groin — it’s unfortunate,” Slot explained. “Managing a player who’s been out for three months is always tricky.”
The striker missed the defeat to Brentford, and Slot has yet to give a further update on his recovery.
🩺 Potential return date: Unknown
Ryan Gravenberch
Gravenberch picked up a hamstring problem on international duty earlier this month and aggravated the issue by twisting his ankle in the Premier League match against Manchester United.
Despite initial hopes that he might recover in time for the Brentford fixture, the Dutch midfielder was not included in the traveling squad.
“It’s an ankle injury; we need to be patient and see how he is after we return from Frankfurt,” Slot said.
🩺 Potential return date: Wednesday, October 29 vs Crystal Palace (H)
Jeremie Frimpong
The summer signing’s start at Liverpool has been hampered by recurring hamstring problems.
Frimpong suffered his latest setback during the Champions League tie with Frankfurt, just weeks after returning from a similar injury sustained on his Premier League debut against Bournemouth.
“Jeremie is dealing with a hamstring issue again,” Slot confirmed. “He returned from a previous one recently and played for the national team, but had to come off after about 10 or 15 minutes for us.”
🩺 Expected return date: November–December
Curtis Jones
Jones started against Brentford but requested to be substituted in the second half after picking up a knock. While the exact nature of his injury remains unclear, Slot did not appear overly worried.
“He asked to come off. He walked off without much treatment, so we’ll need to wait and see,” the manager said.
🩺 Expected return date: Unknown
Alisson Becker
Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper continues his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained against Galatasaray in September.
Ahead of the Brentford game, Slot confirmed the Brazilian was still unavailable.
“Alisson won’t be in the squad tomorrow — his recovery will take a bit longer,” Slot noted.
The 31-year-old is still several weeks away from returning and will almost certainly miss the midweek Carabao Cup tie.
🩺 Expected return date: November
Giovanni Leoni
Teenage defender Giovanni Leoni suffered a devastating blow on his Liverpool debut, tearing his ACL during the Carabao Cup win over Southampton. The 18-year-old underwent surgery and is expected to be out for around a year.
“He’s not in a good place,” Slot admitted. “He tore his ACL, so he’ll be sidelined for about twelve months.”
🩺 Expected return date: Autumn 2026
Liverpool’s recent dip in form has coincided with this growing injury list, but with key players nearing recovery, Slot will be hoping to guide his side back to winning ways as they enter a decisive stretch of the season.
