Terrible news hit Arne Slot as Liverpool will have as many as eight squad members unavailable for their upcoming match against Wolverhampton Wanderers following a recent update on player injuries.

Liverpool face continued uncertainty regarding squad availability ahead of their Saturday Premier League fixture against Wolves. Manager Arne Slot has provided updates on several players ahead of the match.

Defender Conor Bradley and forward Cody Gakpo are both considered questionable, with a “50-50” chance of featuring. Bradley was substituted at halftime in the previous match following a collision, while Gakpo is recovering from a muscle injury that has kept him out for three games. Should either be unavailable, a return against Leeds United on New Year’s Day appears more likely.

Midfielder Florian Wirtz is expected to be fit, as his late substitution last weekend was due to cramp and not a serious issue. However, the squad will be without several key players. Striker Alexander Isak is ruled out after undergoing surgery for a fractured fibula sustained in a challenge. Joe Gomez remains sidelined with a muscle injury, Wataru Endo is out with an ankle problem, and Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended after receiving his fifth booking of the season.

Additionally, Mohamed Salah is away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, and young defender Giovanni Leoni is out for the season following ACL surgery.

Slot emphasized the need for available players and supporters to rally together, stating it is time for everyone to contribute fully to secure positive results. He also addressed the injury situation, noting that while some issues like Gakpo’s and Gomez’s could relate to physical strain, others, such as Isak’s and Endo’s, were due to specific incidents rather than player overload.