Six Players Ruled Out for Wolves vs Liverpool as Florian Wirtz Update Emerges and Major Return Confirmed

 

 

Liverpool are set to be without six players for their Premier League clash against Wolves this evening, following the latest injury update on Florian Wirtz and confirmation of a significant squad boost.

Arne Slot’s side head to Molineux aiming to extend their winning run, but they’ll face the challenge without key absences due to injury. Florian Wirtz, the German playmaker, remains sidelined with a back problem that forced him out of the starting lineup ahead of the Nottingham Forest game last month. Slot confirmed the issue means the match against Wolves will likely come too soon for Wirtz, with the weekend’s FA Cup rematch at the same venue also in doubt. He expressed hope for a return sometime next week, potentially targeting the Champions League trip to Galatasaray.

Joining Wirtz on the absentee list are several long-term or recent surgery cases. Wataru Endo underwent successful surgery recently (details limited), with plans focused on full recovery in time for the World Cup through careful rehab. Alexander Isak has made encouraging progress after his operation, starting light running on the pitch this week, though ball work and full team integration will take more time—he’s expected back later this season if all goes well. Conor Bradley and young defender Giovanni Leoni (recovering from a major knee injury since his September debut) are also unavailable.

On a brighter note, Liverpool have welcomed back Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez recently, providing valuable options as Slot manages the squad through a busy period.

Meanwhile, Wolves boss Rob Edwards has a fully fit group to select from, with Ladislav Krejci returning after a suspension, Hwang Hee-chan recovered from a calf issue, and Andre expected to be fine despite limping off in their recent win over Aston Villa. Young winger Enso Gonzalez remains out until around April due to injury.