Liverpool Injury & Suspension Update: Expected Return Dates Ahead of the Manchester City Clash
Latest on Alexander Isak, Alisson Becker, and Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday for a pivotal Premier League encounter against Manchester City, and Arne Slot is hoping to welcome back several key players as the Reds look to maintain momentum.
Following back-to-back victories — including a confidence-boosting 1–0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League — optimism has returned to Anfield. Curtis Jones made his comeback in midweek, and Slot is now awaiting further positive news on the injury front.
Below is the full breakdown of Liverpool’s current injury and suspension situation ahead of the Manchester City showdown.
✅ Alexander Isak
Injury: Groin
Expected return: November 9 (A) – Manchester City
Isak has missed Liverpool’s last four games after suffering a groin injury during the Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
What Slot said:
“With Alex, we have to wait and see. He will definitely not start on Sunday, but there is a possibility he could be included in the squad.”
Sweden manager Graham Potter also suggested he may feature briefly this weekend before joining the national team on Monday.
✅ Jeremie Frimpong
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return: November 22 (H) – Nottingham Forest
Frimpong will miss the trip to Manchester City as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Slot’s update:
“Jeremie and Alisson will both also not be available for Sunday.”
✅ Alisson Becker
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return: November 22 (H) – Nottingham Forest
Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper remains sidelined, with Slot confirming he will play no part at the Etihad.
Slot’s update:
“Jeremie and Alisson will both also not be available for Sunday.”
✅ Giovanni Leoni
Injury: ACL Tear
Expected return: Late 2025
The young defender faces a long period out after suffering a serious ACL injury.
Slot said:
“He is not in a good place because he tore his ACL, which means he will be out for about a year… He is still very young and has many years ahead of him after he recovers.”
Summary Ahead of Man City vs Liverpool
Unavailable:
- Alisson Becker
- Jeremie Frimpong
- Giovanni Leoni
Could return to squad:
- Alexander Isak (bench role possible)
Returned:
- Curtis Jones
With just one point separating the two sides in the table, Sunday’s match could prove decisive in the title race. Liverpool will need every available player — and Slot will be hoping his squad continues to strengthen as crucial fixtures approach.
