Liverpool’s goal in Sunday afternoon’s Premier League matchup against Brentford at Anfield is to end a two-game losing streak.
In their most recent Premier League match, the Reds needed to come from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Luton Town, but Luis Diaz struck a dramatic equaliser in injury time after coming off the bench.
But there would be no comeback for Jurgen Klopp’s team in Thursday’s Europa League match, as Toulouse defeated them 3-2. Jarell Quansah’s last-minute strike was disallowed due to a handball by Alexis Mac Allister.
Here, Sports Mole compiles the most recent injury and suspension updates for Liverpool ahead of their matchup with the Bees, who, ironically, defeated West Ham United 3-2 in their previous Premier League match.
Virgil van Dijk
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: November 12 (vs. Brentford)
Although Virgil van Dijk’s absence during the midweek match against Toulouse was felt, Klopp is optimistic that his captain will be back for Tuesday’s match against Brentford.
Ryan Gravenberch
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: November 12 (vs. Brentford)
Similar to Van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch is more of a doubt and might not be risked before the international break, but he might be able to make a comeback this weekend after missing Thursday’s match due to a knee injury.
Curtis Jones
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Manchester City)
Curtis Jones will miss this match due to a minor hamstring injury he sustained against Bournemouth in the EFL Cup, but Klopp anticipates that he will be fully recovered after the international break.
Andrew Robertson
Status: Out
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)
After suffering a painful dislocation while playing for Scotland last month, Andrew Robertson underwent a shoulder operation. He will not return to action until the New Year.
Thiago Alcantara
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hip
Possible return date: January 1 (vs. Newcastle United)
Thiago Alcantara has an identical timeframe as he battles back from the troublesome hip injury which has sidelined him since April, but his return has already been delayed by a couple of setbacks.
Stefan Bajcetic
Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: Unknown
Early in the autumn, Stefan Bajcetic was ruled out due to a “minor” calf injury. However, the problem is turning out to be much more serious than initially thought, and Klopp is unsure of when the teenager will be able to play again.
The suspension list for Liverpool
Alexis Mac Allister
November 25 (vs. Manchester City) is the return date.
During the Premier League draw with Luton Town, Alexis Mac Allister received a warning for the fifth time this season; as a result, the Argentine will watch Sunday’s match from the sidelines.