Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a significant triple injury boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea, confirming that Alexander Isak is set to return to the matchday squad. The Reds boss also moved to ease concerns surrounding Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz after both players were notable absentees from training earlier this week.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was taken to hospital following a concerning injury during Sunday's Merseyside derby. The Georgian international was forced off on a stretcher during the 2-1 victory at Everton, adding to a growing selection headache for the Reds.
Liverpool were dealt a devastating injury blow during their Merseyside derby clash with Everton as Giorgi Mamardashvili was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Already missing first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, the Reds now face a genuine crisis between the sticks as their depth is tested to the limit.
Liverpool have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Alisson is expected to be ruled out until the November international break through injury. The Brazilian was forced off early in the second half of Liverpool's 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday night after suffering a hamstring problem at RAMS Park, with Giorgi Mamardashvili in line to deputise.
Liverpool have confirmed Florian Wirtz as their new No.7 following Luis Diaz’s departure to Bayern Munich. The Germany international takes on an iconic shirt number at Anfield, as the Reds also unveiled squad numbers for their six other summer signings, including Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, ahead of their 2025-26 campaign.
Liverpool fans were left scratching their heads after new signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez took to the field against Preston wearing unfamiliar shirt numbers in the 50s. The Reds have now explained why temporary numbers were used and when the official ones will be confirmed.
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