Liverpool injury latest and return dates after Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez updates

Liverpool's injury problems deepened on Wednesday, with Jeremie Frimpong adding to Arne Slot's worries in defense after limping off just minutes into the win over Qarabag

Jeremie Frimpong was forced off during Liverpool's win over Qarabag(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool has secured its safe passage through to the last-16 in the Champions League - although the club’s injury crisis has deepened after Wednesday’s win over Qarabag.

There were plenty of positives to take during the 6-0 win at Anfield, including a first Liverpool goal in nearly three months for Mohamed Salah, but Jeremie Frimpong’s early withdrawal did put a dampener on proceedings.

The 25-year-old’s injury adds to the Reds’ woes at the moment, with Arne Slot having already been forced to play Ryan Gravenberch alongside Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the defense - although the Liverpool boss has indicated that Ibrahima Konate could return from compassionate leave soon.

Things don’t look too promising on the injury front at the moment though. Here is the latest ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle...

Jeremie Frimpong

Liverpool faces a nervous wait to find out the full extent of Frimpong's injury after the Netherlands international was forced off just three minutes into Wednesday's game against Qarabag.

Frimpong appeared to be holding his hamstring as he went down, which isn't too promising a sign. He missed around two months of action earlier in the season with the same sort of injury.

"It's a muscle injury, but I don't know how long that is going to be," Slot said after the game. "It's a muscle so it's not a knee [injury] and a muscle usually has to do with overloading a player. Not always, of course, because he stretched in the moment, but it is the risk."

Possible return date: Unknown

Joe Gomez

Slot is hopeful that he will have Joe Gomez back soon after his injury at Bournemouth, although the Liverpool boss has admitted it will be "tight" as to whether he will be back in time to face Newcastle this weekend.

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

The defender collided with Alisson Becker during the weekend defeat to the Cherries, and was unable to continue, although Slot has since played down the severity of the injury.

"Joe might be tight," Slot said on Wednesday when asked whether Gomez could return against Newcastle. "[I am] hoping and expecting to have Ibou [Konate] but I cannot guarantee this yet, but we are hoping Ibou will be back with us. Joe will be tight."

Possible return date: January 31 vs Newcastle

Curtis Jones

It was illness rather than injury that forced Curtis Jones out of Wednesday's win over Qarabag. The midfielder should therefore hopefully be back in action soon.

"Curtis was sick, so we have to wait and see how it evolves," Slot said after the game.

Possible return date: January 31 vs Newcastle

Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak is still expected to return before the end of the season, although the striker still faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg against Tottenham last month.

The striker had to undergo surgery on a fractured fibula following Micky van de Ven's challenge, meaning he is likely to be out for another month or two at this stage.

Possible return date: April/May

Conor Bradley

We won't be seeing Conor Bradley in a Liverpool shirt again this season, with the right-back having been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign following his knee injury at Arsenal.

Having undergone surgery soon after, the Northern Ireland international faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup, should his country make it through the play-offs in March.

Possible return date: 2026/27 season

Giovanni Leoni

Giovanni Leoni has been spotted in some recent videos from Liverpool's training ground, although fans shouldn't get their hopes up about seeing him back before the end of the season.

The young defender is still expected to miss the rest of the campaign following his ACL injury, and will need to complete an extensive rehab programme before a return can be considered.

Possible return date: 2026/27 season