11 players could miss Liverpool vs Man City amid nervous Joe Gomez wait

Liverpool and Manchester City both have a number of injury problems heading into Sunday's game at Anfield, with the hosts facing a nervous wait on Joe Gomez's fitness

Joe Gomez makes his way off the pitch after picking up an injury in Liverpool's game against Bournemouth(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool's encounter with Manchester City on Sunday could see up to 11 players sidelined due to injury. The Reds continue their quest for a top-four finish this weekend as they look to derail City's Premier League title ambitions.

The Merseyside outfit boasts an impressive record against Pep Guardiola's side at Anfield and will fancy its chances of securing all three points. Arne Slot's team delivered a commanding performance in last weekend's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United and sits just two points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United.

However, both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns. Joe Gomez remains a doubt following a groin injury, though there is a possibility he could feature this weekend.

The defender has been missing from training again this week. Slot has confirmed that Gomez's condition means he cannot start, though the defender could still play a role from the bench, depending on whether he trains on Saturday.

The Dutchman also revealed that Jeremie Frimpong would be absent for several weeks after sustaining a thigh injury. Whilst the diagnosis was more encouraging than initially feared, the Dutch international is still unavailable for selection.

Alexander Isak was present in the stands during Liverpool's triumph over Newcastle, but remains far from fit following his broken leg. The striker faces several more months on the sidelines as he continues his rehabilitation from ankle surgery.

Teenage center-back Giovanni Leoni is set to miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury he sustained on his debut, which required surgery in September.

Conor Bradley's season with Liverpool has also been cut short following a knee injury he picked up in the draw against Arsenal last month, leading to surgery.

For City, Ruben Dias has been sidelined for the past month after getting injured in the draw against Chelsea. He joined his teammates on their trip to London last week and was back in the squad on Wednesday.

Ruben Dias has been injured for around a month(Image: 2026 Allstar)

John Stones has been out of action since early December, and his return is anticipated to be gradual. Savinho, on the other hand, suffered a thigh injury in the goalless draw with Sunderland last month, but could make a comeback later this month.

Jeremy Doku had to leave the pitch with a calf injury during the first half of City's Champions League game against Galatasaray at the end of January. In other news, Josko Gvardiol is on the mend from a broken leg he incurred in the draw against Chelsea at the beginning of the year.

Lastly, Mateo Kovacic has been nursing an ankle injury since November and isn't expected to return to the pitch anytime soon.