Liverpool injury list and return dates (2026/27)
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Latest Liverpool injuries and return dates
Current injuries, fitness doubts and return dates ahead of the next fixture.
| Player | Status | Injury / reason | Expected return | Latest update & source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Bradley#12DEF | Out | Long-term fitness absence | Not confirmed | Latest update & source for Conor BradleyLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Remains sidelined on Liverpool's first-team absence list; no confirmed return timeframe announced by the club. |
| Giovanni Leoni#15DEF | Out | Long-term fitness absence | Not confirmed | Latest update & source for Giovanni LeoniLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Continuing rehabilitation with Liverpool's medical staff; no confirmed return date stated. |
| Hugo Ekitiké#22FWD | Out | Achilles tendon injury · Since 15 Apr 2026 | Not confirmed | Latest update & source for Hugo EkitikéLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Continuing long-term rehabilitation from an Achilles tendon rupture; no confirmed return date. |
| Jeremie Frimpong#30DEF | Out | Muscle injury · Since 17 Oct 2026 | Not confirmed | Latest update & source for Jeremie FrimpongLiverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Sustained a muscle injury after coming on at half-time against Brentford; awaiting further club assessment. |
| Ryan Gravenberch#38MID | Out | Injured Heel | Not confirmed | Latest update & source for Ryan GravenberchLiverpool FC fitness update, 2026-11-03 Did not make traveling squad for UCL match |
| Wataru Endo#3MID | Returned to training | Long term Achilles injury has started training with the team but no return date has been provided | Not confirmed | Latest update & source for Wataru EndoLiverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Returned to training but remained sidelined for Chelsea; awaiting pre-Arsenal fitness assessment. No confirmed return date. |
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Recent returns to match action
Players who have recently completed their recovery from injury or a fitness doubt to record official match minutes for Liverpool.
| Player | Status | Injury / reason | Latest match return | Latest update & source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Isak#9FWD | Returned to match action | Returned from injury and scored in the win | 20 Oct 2026 vs Villarreal (24 mins) | Came on and played 24 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Returned to the starting XI against Brentford · Match return confirmed on 17 October; future selection not guaranteed |
| Bradley Barcola#29FWD | Returned to match action | Resumed normal training on Friday after managed training load | 25 Oct 2026 vs Brighton (77 mins) | Started and played 77 minutes vs Brighton on 25 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 23 October 2026 Expected to be available · Availability does not guarantee selection |
| Cody Gakpo#18FWD | Returned to match action | Named on the bench after his absence | 20 Oct 2026 vs Villarreal (90 mins) | Started and played 90 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Back in the matchday squad against Brentford · Squad return confirmed on 17 October; future selection not guaranteed |
| Dominik Szoboszlai#8MID | Returned to match action | Thigh injury | 1 Nov 2026 vs Arsenal (32 mins) | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-27 Missed the midweek Carabao Cup tie vs Chelsea as a precaution; awaiting pre-Arsenal fitness assessment. |
| Florian Wirtz#7MID | Returned to match action | Subbed off in the 65th minute vs. Brighton with an ankle injury | 28 Oct 2026 vs Chelsea (31 mins) | Came on and played 31 minutes vs Chelsea on 28 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-25 Andoni Iraola does not believe the injury is serious |
| Víctor Muñoz#23MID | Returned to match action | Knock sustained vs Brentford | 1 Nov 2026 vs Arsenal (9 mins) | Came on and played 9 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-27 Missed the midweek Carabao Cup tie vs Chelsea as a precaution; awaiting pre-Arsenal fitness assessment. |
Recorded match action is evidence of an appearance. It does not establish medical clearance or guarantee selection for the next fixture.
Suspensions and competition eligibility
Active domestic or European disciplinary suspensions and competition-specific squad registration rules affecting selection.
| Player | Status | Injury / reason | Expected return | Latest update & source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vítězslav Jaroš#56GK | Competition ineligible | Champions League squad list / matchday absence Champions League | Not confirmed | Competition-specific absence, not a verified medical injury. This record does not prevent domestic selection in the Premier League, FA Cup or Carabao Cup. |
European registration restrictions apply only to the named competition. They do not prevent domestic selection in the Premier League, FA Cup or Carabao Cup.
2026/27 injury history
Archive of recorded 2026/27 squad availability episodes, injury lay-offs, suspensions, and verified return dates.
| Player | Injury / Reason | Start Date | Return / Resolution | Source / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gravenberch#38MID | Injured Heel | Not confirmed | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-11-03 Did not make traveling squad for UCL match |
| Víctor Muñoz#23MID | Knock sustained vs Brentford | Not confirmed | Came on and played 9 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 | Came on and played 9 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-27 Missed the midweek Carabao Cup tie vs Chelsea as a precaution; awaiting pre-Arsenal fitness assessment. |
| Dominik Szoboszlai#8MID | Thigh injury | Not confirmed | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-27 Missed the midweek Carabao Cup tie vs Chelsea as a precaution; awaiting pre-Arsenal fitness assessment. |
| Florian Wirtz#7MID | Subbed off in the 65th minute vs. Brighton with an ankle injury | Not confirmed | Came on and played 31 minutes vs Chelsea on 28 Oct 2026 | Came on and played 31 minutes vs Chelsea on 28 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 2026-10-25 Andoni Iraola does not believe the injury is serious |
| Bradley Barcola#29FWD | Resumed normal training on Friday after managed training load | Not confirmed | Started and played 77 minutes vs Brighton on 25 Oct 2026 | Started and played 77 minutes vs Brighton on 25 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC fitness update, 23 October 2026 Expected to be available · Availability does not guarantee selection |
| Dominik Szoboszlai#8MID | Thigh Problems | 18 Oct 2026 | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 · Recorded episode end: 31 Oct 2026 (not a club-confirmed return) | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 Official match data · Club return date not confirmed |
| Dominik Szoboszlai#8MID | Thigh Problems | 18 Oct 2026 | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 | Came on and played 32 minutes vs Arsenal on 1 Nov 2026 Official match data · Club return date not confirmed |
| Cody Gakpo#18FWD | Named on the bench after his absence | Not confirmed | Started and played 90 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 | Started and played 90 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Back in the matchday squad against Brentford · Squad return confirmed on 17 October; future selection not guaranteed |
| Alexander Isak#9FWD | Returned from injury and scored in the win | Not confirmed | Came on and played 24 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 | Came on and played 24 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Returned to the starting XI against Brentford · Match return confirmed on 17 October; future selection not guaranteed |
| Jeremie Frimpong#30DEF | Muscle injury | 17 Oct 2026 | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Liverpool FC: Brentford match report, 17 October 2026 Sustained a muscle injury after coming on at half-time against Brentford; awaiting further club assessment. |
| Federico Chiesa#14FWD | Ineligible for the LASK Champions League match; could return to contention for Brentford Champions League | Not confirmed | Resolved / completed; see evidence | Liverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Competition eligibility, not an injury report · Do not apply the LASK restriction to all competitions UEFA Champions League league-phase registration only; domestic Premier League and Carabao Cup selection is unaffected. |
| Wataru Endo#3MID | Long term Achilles injury has started training with the team but no return date has been provided | Not confirmed | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Liverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Returned to training but remained sidelined for Chelsea; awaiting pre-Arsenal fitness assessment. No confirmed return date. |
| Conor Bradley#12DEF | Long-term fitness absence | Not confirmed | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Liverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Remains sidelined on Liverpool's first-team absence list; no confirmed return timeframe announced by the club. |
| Giovanni Leoni#15DEF | Long-term fitness absence | Not confirmed | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Liverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Continuing rehabilitation with Liverpool's medical staff; no confirmed return date stated. |
| Ryan Gravenberch#38MID | The club linked the suspension to his red card against Manchester City Premier League | Not confirmed | Resolved / completed; see evidence | Liverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 One-match Premier League suspension for Brentford · This source concerns Brentford only; it does not establish a ban for Villarreal |
| Alexander Isak#9FWD | Reported absence; diagnosis not supplied Champions League | Not confirmed | Started and played 79 minutes vs Brentford on 17 Oct 2026 | |
| Wataru Endo#3MID | Reported absence; diagnosis not supplied Champions League | Not confirmed | Resolved / completed; see evidence | |
| Dominik Szoboszlai#8MID | Reported absence; diagnosis not supplied Champions League | Not confirmed | Started and played 32 minutes vs Brentford on 17 Oct 2026 | |
| Federico Chiesa#14FWD | Reported absence; diagnosis not supplied Champions League | Not confirmed | Resolved / completed; see evidence | |
| Vítězslav Jaroš#56GK | Champions League squad list / matchday absence Champions League | Not confirmed | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Competition-specific absence, not a verified medical injury. This record does not prevent domestic selection in the Premier League, FA Cup or Carabao Cup. |
| Cody Gakpo#18FWD | Reported absence; diagnosis not supplied Champions League | Not confirmed | Started and played 90 minutes vs Villarreal on 20 Oct 2026 | |
| Wataru Endo#3MID | No Eligibility | 3 Sep 2026 | Resolved / completed; see evidence · Recorded episode end: 28 Jan 2027 (not a club-confirmed return) | Official match data · Club return date not confirmed |
| Federico Chiesa#14FWD | No Eligibility | 3 Sep 2026 | Resolved / completed; see evidence · Recorded episode end: 28 Jan 2027 (not a club-confirmed return) | Official match data · Club return date not confirmed |
| Wataru Endo#3MID | No Eligibility | 3 Sep 2026 | Resolved / completed; see evidence | Official match data · Club return date not confirmed |
| Federico Chiesa#14FWD | No Eligibility | 3 Sep 2026 | Resolved / completed; see evidence | Official match data · Club return date not confirmed |
| Hugo Ekitiké#22FWD | Achilles tendon injury | 15 Apr 2026 | Ongoing · Return not confirmed | Liverpool FC: Brentford team news, 16 October 2026 Continuing long-term rehabilitation from an Achilles tendon rupture; no confirmed return date. |
| Vítězslav Jaroš#56GK | Reported injury Premier League | 20 Feb 2026 | Resolved / completed; see evidence | |
| Conor Bradley#12DEF | Reported injury Premier League | 9 Jan 2026 | Resolved / completed; see evidence · Recorded episode end: 20 Nov 2026 (not a club-confirmed return) | |
| Giovanni Leoni#15DEF | Reported injury Premier League | 24 Sep 2025 | Resolved / completed; see evidence |
Season coverage is partial. Episodes carried into 2026/27 are included; missing historical records do not establish uninterrupted fitness. Source review, data checks and match appearances are distinct evidence.
How Liverpool injury return dates and statuses work
Confirmed injuries, late fitness tests and doubts are different statuses. Under head coach Andoni Iraola, club updates and press conferences provide the editorial context; official match records add absence dates and appearance evidence. Expected return dates remain Not confirmed unless a dated source supports a date or window. A return to training, a place on the bench and a return to match action are separate milestones. Domestic suspensions and European registration restrictions apply only within their stated competition. Missing records never prove fitness.
When the next Liverpool team-news update is expected
The next update is expected after the pre-match AXA Training Centre press conference or a new club fitness report. We also review post-match reactions and confirmed lineups, normally released 75 minutes before kick-off. Selection remains the head coach’s decision. Check the next Match Centre for the fixture-specific team sheet; the time of a data check is separate from the time of an editorial publication.
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Frequently asked questions
When will an injured Liverpool player return?
A return date is published only with its source and confirmation level. Not confirmed means no reliable date has been established; an estimated window is not a guarantee.
Does returning to training mean a player is available?
No. Training, inclusion in the matchday squad and recorded match action are separate milestones. A recent appearance does not guarantee selection in the next fixture.
Do Champions League registration restrictions apply domestically?
No. A Champions League registration restriction applies to that competition and stage. Premier League and Carabao Cup availability is assessed separately, including any domestic suspension.