LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND—Liverpool face an escalating injury crisis, with manager Arne Slot confirming the club will be without at least seven senior and academy players for today’s crucial Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Anfield.
The mounting absences follow a run of poor form for the Reds, who have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions, including four straight Premier League defeats. With the season at a critical juncture, Slot faces added difficulty as he attempts to close a seven-point gap on the current league leaders.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Slot indicated that while midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is set to return to the squad after ankle trouble, other key players remain sidelined.
“The other two [Isak and Jones] are 99.9 percent not in the squad on Saturday,” Slot said, confirming the continued absence of two first-team regulars.
The injury situation has been cited by Slot as a primary reason for fielding a significantly weakened side in their recent Carabao Cup defeat, as the workload on the remaining players has reached a peak.
Players Missing for Aston Villa Match:
- Alisson Becker (Goalkeeper)
- Alexander Isak (Forward)
- Curtis Jones (Midfielder)
- Jeremie Frimpong (Defender)
- Giovanni Leoni (Defender)
- Stefan Bajčetić (Midfielder)
- Amara Nallo (Defender, suspended)