Liverpool have been handed two fresh injury concerns following Thursday night’s 5-1 win over Sparta Prague.
Jurgen Klopp was handed fresh issues when Konate pulled up during an attack from the Czech giants. His problem came just minutes after their Europa League opponents pulled a goal back immediately after the break.
Joe Gomez was brought off during the interval with the Reds enjoying a three-goal lead but it remains to be seen whether the move was tactical or another injury concern to their already-extended list.
In Prague, there were valuable minutes for Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai who are continuing their comebacks from injury. It was a second involvement for the Hungarian after his cameo against Nottingham Forest, while Salah marked his first outing in four matches after aggravating his muscle injury in the 4-1 win over Brentford.
Konate’s suspected injury is another setback for the Frenchman after enjoying an extended run in the XI. With a possible problem for Gomez, Jarell Quansah could be in line for his ninth Premier League appearance.
Ibrahima Konate pulled up after tracking back to defend a Sparta Prague attack on Thursday. The innocuous incident for the Frenchman is a worrying sign for Jurgen Klopp and his defensive options.
Speaking after the match, the Liverpool boss said: “Ibou said to me ‘if I do another sprint, it could be set’. Should be fine but we don’t know. So let’s see with Ibou.”
Joe Gomez
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp allayed fears over a possible Joe Gomez injury, following his substitution during the break of Thursday’s 5-1 win over Sparta Prague.
Concerns were raised after Conor Bradley replaced the England international, however the German boss dismissed any issues. He said: “Joe Gomez is good.
Mohamed Salah made his Liverpool return after four matches following a muscle injury, having made a brief cameo against Brentford on February 17.
Salah was not involved in the win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday but is edging closer to a return. Klopp opted to start the Egyptian on the bench in Prague but in the final 15 minutes, he was introduced.
Alisson Becker faces a continued absence from the Liverpool matchday squad through injury.
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The Brazilian has not played for the Reds since February 4 having initially missed a game through illness, before suffering a hamstring injury. Alisson is not expected to return until after the March international break, and it remains to be seen when he will be available again.
Expected return date: April/May.
Diogo Jota
Diogo Jota is continuing his recovery from a knee injury he sustained against Brentford on February 17.
The Portugal international left the game on a stretcher and was later confirmed to have suffered an MCL injury. No exact timeframe has been placed on when Jota will return, but it’s not expected to be until after the international break at the earliest.
Expected return date: Unknown.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold is continuing his recovery from a knee injury that has been giving him trouble since the turn of the year.
Alexander-Arnold has not played for the Reds since being substituted at half-time against Burnley on February 10. He was seen wearing a leg brace during the Carabao Cup final celebrations and is not expected to return until after the March international break.
Expected return date: Late March/early April
Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones also suffered an injury during the win over Brentford on February 17, injuring his ankle in the first half.
He has now missed the Reds’ last three matches and is not expected to return before the international break. As a result, Jones is likely to miss the games against Sparta Prague and Manchester City.
Expected return date: Late March/early April
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch suffered an ankle injury during the Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea on February 25.
The midfielder left the game on a stretcher, but Klopp confirmed days after the game that the injury was not as bad as first feared. However, no timeframe has been given on when Liverpool expected Gravenberch to return to the matchday squad.
Expected return date: Unknown
Thiago Alcantara
Thiago Alcantara is recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained during a cameo against Arsenal on February 4.
The Spaniard had been sidelined for nine months through injury before the game against Arsenal. No timeframe has been given for when Liverpool expects Thiago to be back available, with the midfielder’s contract set to expire in the summer.
Expected return date: Unknown
Joel Matip
Joel Matip suffered an ACL injury in the 4-3 win over Fulham on December 3 and is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Matip’s contract is also due to run out this summer, as speculation remains about the centre-back’s future. It remains to be seen if Matip will ever make another appearance for Liverpool.
Expected return date: 2024/25 pre-season
Stefan Bajcetic
Stefan Bajcetic has been struggling with injuries for the past 12 months after earning his first-team breakthrough last season.
