Injury Update for Liverpool Players Ahead of Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool is facing a string of injury concerns ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, with key players Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and others facing uncertainty regarding their availability. Here’s the latest update on the injured Liverpool players:
Mohamed Salah: Salah’s participation in the final is uncertain as he picked up a setback after returning to play against Brentford. The medical team will assess his condition day by day.
Diogo Jota: Jota suffered a knee injury during the match against Brentford and will be sidelined for several months. His expected return date is in mid-April.
Curtis Jones: Jones sustained an ankle injury against Brentford and is yet to learn the extent of the damage. He is expected to be out for several weeks.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Alexander-Arnold has been dealing with a knee issue and missed recent games. He is expected to return in early March.
Alisson Becker: Alisson has been out due to a hamstring injury and missed multiple matches. His return is expected in March.
Dominik Szoboszlai: Szoboszlai has been sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss the Carabao Cup final.
Thiago Alcantara: Thiago suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal and there is no set date for his return.
Stefan Bajcetic: Bajcetic is recovering from a calf injury and his return date is unknown.
Joel Matip: Matip underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is unlikely to play again this season.
Ben Doak: Doak suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for an extended period following surgery.
With several key players facing fitness concerns, Liverpool’s squad depth will be tested as they prepare for the crucial Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.