Liverpool vs Tottenham injury update as 11 players ruled out and three face late fitness tests.
Liverpool FC will be looking to respond strongly this weekend when Tottenham Hotspur travel to Anfield, although both teams are facing serious injury concerns ahead of the Premier League showdown.
The Reds return to league action after a disappointing 1–0 defeat to Galatasaray SK in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. The performance drew criticism from former players, with John Aldridge describing the match as a “horrible watch,” while Jermaine Pennant also publicly criticised manager Arne Slot.
Tottenham also endured a difficult night in Europe after suffering a heavy defeat to Atlético Madrid. According to LondonWorld, Sunday’s clash carries huge importance for both clubs.
The report highlighted that Spurs return to Premier League action after being comfortably beaten by Atlético Madrid in their Champions League fixture earlier in the week.
The pressure is especially intense for Tottenham, who are currently just one point above the relegation zone under interim manager Igor Tudor.
Liverpool also suffered disappointment in Europe with their narrow loss to Galatasaray. In addition, they were beaten in their previous league match by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, although they later managed to defeat the same opponent in the FA Cup.
Liverpool injury concerns
Liverpool will be missing several players for the game at Anfield.
Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are both ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering serious knee injuries.
Midfielder Wataru Endo is also unavailable long-term after undergoing surgery earlier in the season.
Striker Alexander Isak remains sidelined and is not expected to return until April.
There are also fresh concerns ahead of the match. Federico Chiesa is doubtful after missing the trip to Istanbul due to illness, while goalkeeper Alisson Becker may also miss out after feeling discomfort in training earlier this week.
Tottenham facing even bigger injury crisis
Tottenham’s injury problems appear even more severe.
A number of important players are currently unavailable for the North London side, including Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison.
Defender Destiny Udogie is also considered a doubt ahead of the match.
With both teams dealing with major injury setbacks, Sunday’s encounter could be heavily influenced by squad availability.
Liverpool will hope to take advantage of Tottenham’s struggles when they arrive at Anfield. After the frustrating defeat in Turkey, Slot’s side will be eager to deliver a strong performance in the Premier League and get back on track. ⚽
