Liverpool face an injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday, with several key players ruled out or doubtful. Arne Slot's side have lost their last two matches against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray and are desperate to return to winning ways at Stamford Bridge.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is the most significant absentee, having sustained a hamstring injury against Galatasaray. He is expected to miss up to six weeks, casting doubt on his availability until after the November international break. Slot confirmed he will not travel with the Brazil squad. "How long he is out depends also on how fast a recovery goes," he said. "It's always difficult to say the amount of days and weeks."
Hugo Ekitike, substituted during the Galatasaray defeat, is expected to train on Friday ahead of the Chelsea match. Federico Chiesa, who missed the midweek game with a knock, could also return. "Hugo is going to train today again, and the same can be said for Federico," Slot added.
However, defender Giovanni Leoni is sidelined for several months after suffering an ACL injury in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton. The summer signing from Parma made his debut in that match.
Liverpool currently top the Premier League with 15 points but could be overtaken by Arsenal if they beat West Ham earlier on Saturday.
