Latest Liverpool injury news and return dates as Jurgen Klopp prepares to face Brighton in the Premier League with updates on Darwin Nunez, Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones and more
Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend as they face Brighton at Anfield.
The Reds take on the Seagulls in their first match back after the March international break. Liverpool could return to the top of the Premier League table with victory over Brighton.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently in second place in the standings, level on points with leaders Arsenal who have a better goal difference than the Reds. Liverpool will kick off before the Gunners face title rivals Manchester City on Sunday, meaning there’s the possibility of the Reds ending the weekend top of the table if results go their way.
However, Klopp will be forced to have several of his key players on the sidelines through injury. The Liverpool boss provided an update on the fitness of his sidelined players in a press conference on Friday, and the ECHO has now provided a round-up of the current injury situation at Anfield.
Darwin Nunez
Darwin Nunez was a fitness concern over the international break after he was withdrawn from the Uruguay squad.
Nunez was feared to have suffered an injury in the defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup. However, Klopp revealed that Nunez is in training and available to feature against Brighton.
“Darwin is fine. He did his rehab during the week,” Klopp said. “Trained the first day partially, and since then he is in full training.”
Expected return date: Brighton (H) – March 31.
Diogo Jota
Diogo Jota has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained in the win over Brentford on February 17.
He has been stepping up his recovery over the international break but is still not in full training. Klopp did not give a timeframe for when Jota should be back available, but the club will hope that he could make his return next month if everything goes to plan.
Expected return date: April.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been recovering from a knee injury for the majority of 2024.
Alexander-Arnold has played just four Premier League matches since the turn of the year, with his last appearance seeing him substituted at half-time against Burnley on February 10. He is stepping up his recovery but is not expected to be available until next month if everything goes to plan.
Expected return date: April.
Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate has been recovering from a muscle injury in recent weeks, which has led to him missing Liverpool’s last four matches.
The defender recovered in time to feature for France during the international break but was not spotted in training for Liverpool earlier this week. Klopp explained the reason for the absence was not injured-related.
“Ibou was an extra rest day, nothing else,” said Klopp.
Expected return date: Brighton (H) – March 31.
Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones has been recovering from an ankle injury he sustained against Brentford in February.
The midfielder has been stepping up his recovery over the last few weeks and could be in contention to make his return against Brighton this Sunday. Klopp provided an update on Jones’ fitness, admitting that he was still uncertain over the midfielder’s availability.
“Curtis, I’m not sure if he’s available,” said Klopp. “But will be in training.”
Expected return date: Brighton (H) – March 31.
Andy Robertson
Andy Robertson emerged as a fitness doubt after suffering an ankle injury during the international break for Scotland.
Robertson returned to Merseyside to undergo further assessment, and no timeframe has been given for when Liverpool expect the left-back to be available again. Klopp did say that the injury was not as bad as first feared.
“Robbo, we take it a little day-by-day,” said Klopp. “We will see. Won’t train today but not as bad. That’s fine.”
Expected return date: April.
Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker has been recovering from a hamstring injury since last month and has not played for the Reds since February 4 against Arsenal.
The Brazilian has been stepping up his recovery in recent weeks, but no timeframe has been given for when Liverpool expect Alisson to return to the squad. Caoimhin Kelleher has stepped in to replace Alisson since the injury, and it remains to be seen when the Reds No.1 will be back available once again.
Expected return date: April/May.
Stefan Bajcetic
Stefan Bajcetic has struggled with injury this season and has made just two appearances for the club, which came back in September.
The midfielder has been stepping up his recovery in recent weeks, particularly over the international break. Klopp confirmed that he hopes to have Bajcetic return to team training in the near future.
“Football brain wise he is a natural, he’s not lost anything there, but rhythm is something else,” said Klopp on Friday about Bajcetic. “He is in partial training with the U21s and will be in full training with the U21s next week. Then after that he will join our training. That’s the plan. Then we will see.”
Expected return date: April/May.
