Liverpool injury latest and return dates as Arne Slot confirms two blows for PSG

Liverpool has been handed a new injury problem ahead of facing Paris Saint-Germain again in the Champions League, with the Reds facing a quick turnaround after the win over Fulham

Curtis Jones was forced off during Liverpool's win over Fulham(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool will no doubt be relieved to have returned to winning ways against Fulham on Saturday - although the game at Anfield didn’t completely go off without a hitch.

Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah proved to be the difference as both wingers scored in the Reds’ 2-0 victory, which gives them a huge boost in their mission to secure Champions League qualification.

Arne Slot’s players now face a quick turnaround before hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, with the Reds having a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 2-0. Worse still, they’ve been handed a new injury problem after being forced into an early change against Fulham.

Here is the latest on the injury front for Liverpool ahead of the second leg against PSG on Tuesday...

Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones is a major doubt for Tuesday's game, having picked up a groin problem in the win over Fulham. The midfielder went down towards the end of the first half before being replaced at the break by Ryan Gravenberch. Slot has all but ruled Jones out for the visit of PSG, which means the Liverpool boss will likely be forced into at least one change.

"He felt a little bit his groin. It wasn't the moment – he felt it already for a few minutes," Slot told Sky Sports. "So, let's hope for the best but I would be surprised if a player who comes off that he's available for Tuesday."

Possible return date: Unknown

Alisson Becker

Slot has also ruled out a return for Alisson on Tuesday, with the goalkeeper still missing as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem. "Tuesday I don't expect him. He's not training with the team yet," Slot in his press conference after the win over Fulham.

Alisson Becker remains out injured for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

"But he's working very hard on his recovery, so we hope to have him back in the near future. But he doesn't train with the team yet, so he will not be performing [on] Tuesday."

Possible return date: April 25 vs Crystal Palace

Wataru Endo

Wataru Endo faces a race against time if he's to make a return before the end of the campaign. The midfielder has been out since being stretchered off against Sunderland in February, and it is looking increasingly likely that he may not feature for the Reds again this season. With Japan kicking off its World Cup against the Netherlands on June 14, Endo will be keeping his fingers crossed he can prove his fitness in time for the tournament.

Possible return date: End of May/pre-season

Conor Bradley

We won't be seeing Conor Bradley again until next season, with the right-back's hopes of making a return at the World Cup dashed after Northern Ireland's defeat in the playoffs during the international break.

Having required surgery on the knee injury he picked up against Arsenal, Liverpool will obviously not want to take any chances on Bradley's fitness, especially given his injury record. The start of the 2026/27 season will be the target for a return, although he may need to be eased back into action.

Possible return date: 2026/27 season

Giovanni Leoni

Like Bradley, Giovanni Leoni won't return to action this season. The Italian though is obviously closer to a comeback, having been out since rupturing his ACL on his debut in September. The young defender has been seen in videos from the training ground as he continues his recovery, and he looks as though he should be on track to play some part in pre-season before hopefully getting a proper shot at some first-team minutes next season.

Possible return date: Pre-season