Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed a significant double injury setback ahead of his side's Premier League encounter with Nottingham Forest this Saturday.
Defensive Crisis Deepens
The Reds will be without two key players, Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley, both ruled out with muscle problems. The absence of Bradley is particularly concerning for the defensive line, as he is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks, a period that could see him miss up to seven fixtures.
Compounding the issue at right-back, Jeremie Frimpong is also injured for a similar duration. This leaves Liverpool without a recognised specialist for the position, forcing Slot to consider unconventional solutions.
Slot's Potential Solutions
When addressing the media, the manager discussed his limited options for covering the right-back role. He mentioned that midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones, as well as versatile defender Joe Gomez, are all potential candidates to fill the void. This tactical reshuffle will be a major test of the squad's depth and adaptability.
Alisson's Timely Return
Amid the injury woes, there is a major positive for the Merseyside club. First-choice goalkeeper Alisson is fit again after recovering from a hamstring injury that saw him miss the previous eight games. His return to the starting lineup against Nottingham Forest provides a much-needed boost to a defence that will be missing key figures.
The return of their world-class goalkeeper offers a silver lining, but the simultaneous loss of two influential players presents a serious challenge for Slot's team as they prepare for a crucial run of matches.
