Liverpool injury news: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for Leeds Premier League clash

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Published at :December 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Modified at :December 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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The Reds have welcomed a few players from injuries.

Liverpool finished 2025 with a Premier League win over Wolves at Anfield, welcoming back a number of injured players.

Jeremie Frimpong, a summer addition, earned just his second start in the league and his first appearance from the start in more than two months as the Reds were forced to work hard for their 2-1 victory over the bottom team in the division.

Despite just practising one day before the game, fellow right-back Conor Bradley recovered from what appeared to be an injury from the previous game to make a substitute appearance, and Cody Gakpo also made his comeback from a muscular problem in the second half on Saturday.

Here is the latest Liverpool injury news for Leeds clash in Premier League:

Liverpool injury news

Hugo Ekitike

Potential return date: Wednesday, January 1 vs Leeds (H)

Hugo Ekitike seemed to be walking a little cautiously before being substituted a few minutes from the end at Anfield, but no injury was officially confirmed in the ensuing moments of Saturday’s victory over Wolves.

Since Slot didn’t elaborate on Ekitike’s condition in his post-match remarks, it’s plausible that the Frenchman was simply experiencing cramps or exhaustion during the hectic holiday season.

Alexander Isak

Potential return date: Late in the 2025-26 season

Isak suffered “an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture” after playing just 11 minutes as a substitute against Spurs before Christmas.

The Swede is still anticipated to miss several months of activity, despite Slot’s statement that he is “confident [Isak] can still play a part at the back end of the season.”

Joe Gomez

Potential return date: Unknown

Joe Gomez, who started in Liverpool’s December 13 victory against Brighton but was replaced less than 30 minutes into the game, is another player who has lately been forced off.

Gomez didn’t play against Wolves, while Slot has not provided any further information regarding the defender’s as-yet-undisclosed problem.

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Wataru Endo

Potential return date: January 2026

Wataru Endo has mostly been a bit-part player for Liverpool, but given other ailments, he could have given Slot some much-needed depth—if only the Japan international hadn’t been hurt himself!

Before the Brighton game, Slot stated that it would take “weeks” for Endo to recover from an ankle injury. The Reds’ manager’s most recent statement on the subject confirmed that Endo would also be out of the matchday squad against Wolves.

Giovanni Leoni

Potential return date: Autumn 2026

Giovanni Leoni is anticipated to miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury during his debut for Liverpool in September during the team’s Carabao Cup third-round victory over Southampton.

Stefan Bajcetic

Potential return date: January

Liverpool predicted lineup vs Leeds

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool Premier League — (Courtesy: Getty)

Formation 4-3-2-1: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike

Is Hugo Ekitike injured?

No, he might have had a cramp against Wolves?

For how long will Alexander Isak be out?

He is likely to return before the end of the season.

Where do Liverpool stand in the table?

They are fourth in the table.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.