Yahoo Sports Alisson and Elliott: Liverpool injuries, suspensions and potential return dates vs Wolves
Liverpool face Premier League bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers at 17:30 on Saturday following the midweek demolition of West Ham United in the Carabao Cup third round.
The Reds eased to victory over the Hammers at Anfield with Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each scoring twice and Mohamed Salah coming off the bench to strike a goal of his own.
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It means head coach Arne Slot has plenty of options at his disposal heading into the weekend clash with Wolves at Molineux, facing a club in crisis.
However, there are still a couple of notable absences for the Liverpool boss, who may well have to persist with his replacement goalkeeper at teatime on Saturday.
Alisson Becker
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker
Reason: Muscle injury
Arne Slot revealed last week that Alisson had picked up a muscle injury and could not feature for the Reds' contest against Bournemouth. He also missed the midweek game against West Ham with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising and Vítězslav Jaroš sitting on the bench.
The Reds' coach spoke to the press about Alisson's condition ahead of the Carabao Cup game in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
“Alisson is getting there but I think this game is coming just a bit too early and we are looking at the weekend against Wolves, but it’s going to be tight so let’s see if he manages to be there," Slot said.
It remains to be seen whether the Brazil No.1 will be fit enough to start the contest against the relegation candidates.
Potential return date: 28 September 2024 (Wolves vs Liverpool)
Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott
Reason: Fractured foot
Harvey Elliott suffered a crushing injury blow earlier this month when it was confirmed he fractured a foot in a training session for the England under-21s.
It was assumed that the midfielder would play a key role for Slot this season, having impressed during the pre-season tour, but things haven't gone to plan.
Elliott has only managed seven minutes in all, in a cameo against Brentford, and it's unlikely he will be back before the October international break.
Having only played seven minutes for the club so far this season, making a brief cameo in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford, it is unlikely we will see him until after the October international break.
Potential return date: 20 October 2024 (Liverpool vs Chelsea)
Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch
Reason: Rested
The Liverpool first-team duo were absent on Wednesday night as the Reds beat West Ham with Jarell Quansah, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones coming into the lineup.
No injuries have been reported for the pair and it's likely that Slot was giving them some well-deserved time off. Konate has established himself as a key player under the Dutchman but has had his fitness issues in the past.
Gravenberch meanwhile has been a revelation this season and it's likely both come back into the reckoning this weekend.
Potential return date: 28 September 2024 (Wolves vs Liverpool)
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