Liverpool host West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday, with both sides facing injury concerns ahead of the Premier League clash. Arne Slot's side are looking to build on a dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while the Hammers sit 18th in the table, two points from safety.
Liverpool will be without summer signing Florian Wirtz, who sustained a back injury during the warm-up against Forest. Slot confirmed the midfielder is unavailable, adding: 'Every time a player is not available it's a disappointment. I don't know when he will return.'
The Reds also have long-term absentees: Alexander Isak (ankle), Wataru Endo (foot), Giovanni Leoni (knee), Conor Bradley (knee) and Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring). Youngster Jayden Danns is also sidelined. However, full-back Jeremie Frimpong could return after missing five matches with a hamstring problem.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo expects only two players out injured and one suspended. Forward Pablo Felipe is unlikely to feature as he begins an individual programme, while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski remains out with a back injury. Midfielder Freddie Potts serves the second game of a three-match suspension.
Nuno hinted at further issues, saying: 'There are always things to assess. We have another training session tomorrow and then we will travel.'
