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Liverpool injury list: Reds players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs.Brighton 

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Following up last year’s Premier League title has proven exceedingly difficult for Liverpool in the 2025/26 season.

 

The Reds experienced a brutal start to the campaign, down in the bottom half of the table for much of the 2025 calendar year.

 

However, a recent uptick in domestic form has seen them push into the top four and, with their strong Champions League standing as well, Liverpool are now poised to finish strong should they remain on the rise.

 

The Sporting News brings you their current injury list, as well as a look at their latest team news and a preview of how they could line up in their next match.

 

MORE: An updated list of top goal scorers in the Premier League for the 2025/26 season

 

Liverpool injury list

 

Below is the latest injury picture for Liverpool, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

 

Alexander Isak

 

Injury: Broken leg

 

Expected return date: March

 

Alexander Isak was struggling to make an impact in his first few months at Anfield, and his woes worsened when he suffered a broken leg while scoring the opening goal in Liverpool’s win over Tottenham on December 23.

 

While no timeline has been put on his return, the general consensus seems to be “a couple of months” which could see him return sometime in March.

 

Joe Gomez

 

Injury: Hamstring

 

Expected return date: January

 

Joe Gomez’s pesky hamstrings have cropped up again, with a minor issue to keep him out for a few weeks. He suffered a muscle problem in December against Brighton and it’s not expected to sideline him for long.

 

Wataru Endo

 

Injury: Knock

 

Expected return date: January

 

Stefan Bajcetic

 

Injury: Hamstring

 

Expected return date: January

 

Ever since Stefan Bajcetic impressed in his early Liverpool days at the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Reds fans have been clamoring for the 21-year-old to see more time. Unfortunately, injuries have hampered his ability to get on the field since returning from a loan spell at Red Bull Salzburg.

 

The Liverpool youth product is supposedly nearing the end of his recovery from a serious hamstring injury, but constant delays to his timeline have fans skeptical on when he will actually be available for play.

 

Giovanni Leoni

 

Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear

 

Expected return date: August 2026

 

Summer signing Leoni suffered a nightmare debut as he horrifically tore an ACL against Southampton. The Italian defender underwent immediate surgery and his campaign has already been cruelly ended.

 

Liverpool lineup vs. Leeds: Projected starting XI

 

Along with the injured players, Liverpool are without Mohamed Salah who jetted off to AFCON duty shortly after his bombshell post-match interview.

 

Formation 4-3-3

 

Alisson (GK)

 

Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez

 

Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister

 

Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Wirtz

 

Liverpool fixture schedule: Next five games

 

Liverpool have three more league games, including a massive trip to title contenders Arsenal, before the FA Cup third-round match against Barnsley on a Monday.

 

Then the Reds have one more league game before returning to Champions League play on January 21 against French side Marseille.

 

Liverpool vs. Leeds United | Premier League | Thursday, January 1

 

Fulham vs. Liverpool | Premier League | Sunday, January 4

 

Arsenal vs. Chelsea | Premier League | Thursday, January 8

 

Liverpool vs. Barnsley | FA Cup (3rd round) | Monday, January 12

 

Liverpool vs. Burnley | Premier League | Saturday, January 17

 

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Here’s the latest confirmed list of Liverpool’s January (2026) signings and transfer activity so far (updates as of 9 January 2026):

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✅ Confirmed Liverpool Signings (January 2026)

Noah Adekoya – 19-year-old centre-back signed from Burnley and has joined the club, likely initially with the U21s. �

The Liverpool Offside

Mor Talla Ndiaye (sometimes reported as *Mor Ndiaye/Talla Ndiaye) – 18-year-old Senegalese centre-back agreed to join Liverpool, expected to feature with the youth/U21 side initially. �

The Liverpool Offside +1

Ifеanyi Ndukwe – 17-year-old Austrian centre-back with a deal agreed; he’ll join Liverpool when eligible (typically summer 2026 or once administrative conditions are met for youth moves). �

Football Transfers +1

👉 These moves are mostly youth defensive signings as Liverpool look to bolster long-term depth — especially at centre-back. They are not senior first-team stars but promising young prospects. �

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🔄 Other January Transfer Activity

Owen Beck returned from his loan at Derby to Liverpool — this is a return from loan rather than a fresh signing. �

ESPN.com

James Norris left Liverpool permanently, joining Shelbourne. �

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⚠️ Rumours & Targets (Not Confirmed Yet)

Liverpool have been linked with or are said to be interested in various players but none are officially signed yet:

Joel Ordóñez – Belgian centre-back (linked but unconfirmed). �

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Harvey Elliott – linked with a return from Aston Villa (rumour). �

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Attacking targets like Yan Diomande, Michael Olise, Yankuba Minteh have been mentioned as potential January targets, though nothing is confirmed. �

This Is Anfield

Federico Chiesa is reportedly attracting interest from Juventus away from Liverpool — not a confirmed exit yet. �

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📊 Summary Table

Category

Player

Type

Status

In

Noah Adekoya

CB

Confirmed

In

Mor Talla Ndiaye

CB

Agreed / Pending

In

Ifeanyi Ndukwe

CB

Agreed / Youth

Return

Owen Beck

LB

Returned from loan

Out

James Norris

LB

Permanent move

(CB = Centre Back, LB = Left Back)

If you want, I can also list every Premier League January transfer done so far (not just Liverpool). Just let me know!

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Liverpool deal ‘agreed’ as Marc Guehi update drops after Arsenal play their hand

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As of today there is no confirmed transfer that Liverpool have signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.

 

 

 

 

There are only ongoing transfer rumours and interest reports — but no official confirmation that the move has happened. �

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📌 Current Situation

Marc Guehi is still a Crystal Palace player and is expected to continue there this season — Palace boss Oliver Glasner has said he believes Guehi will remain at Selhurst Park this January. �

Sky Sports

His contract expires at the end of the season and he refused a new deal, so he’s likely to leave when that contract ends. �

Sky Sports

Liverpool remain interested, but according to reliable sources they are not planning to complete the transfer now; they may wait for Guehi to move as a free agent in summer 2026. �

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🚨 Rumours (but not confirmed)

Liverpool had a bid in the past, and discussions have taken place, but Crystal Palace blocked the deal previously because they couldn’t secure a replacement. �

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Other clubs (e.g., Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid) have also shown interest. �

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✅ Official stance: No, Liverpool have not confirmed the signing of Marc Guehi.

If you want the latest verified update (e.g., around live transfer window changes), let me know and I can pull that for you.

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Arsenal completes their first ever January transfer signing as £65m Winger who scored 15goals this season so far joins Arsenal on a 5yr deal with option for further season,player was on stand to watch Arsenal game last night

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Arsenal transfer news: Ethan Nwaneri reaches exit decision as £80m agreement eyed

 

Mirror Football brings you a round-up of the latest transfer news surrounding Arsenal

 

Mikel Arteta is hoping his Arsenal team can go all the way this season

 

Arsenal may be in the midst of a title race but they are still working quietly behind the scenes on transfers. Mikel Arteta has already admitted the club is willing to spend in January should the opportunity arise.

 

Heading into the Premier League clash with Liverpool on Thursday night, the Gunners hold a five-point advantage over rivals Manchester City, with an opportunity to stretch that to eight points after 21 games with a win over the title holders.

 

 

Arteta’s stacked squad, thanks to a summer of heavy expenditure on quality players, ensured they came out of an injury-riddled past four months unscathed, as some key players recently made their return to fitness.

 

Yet, in a division as tough as this and with four trophies to fight for, there is always room for squad improvement. Here, Mirror Football brings you two of the latest transfer developments involving the north London club.

 

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Arsenal transfer news: Windfall boost expected from contract clause and tug-of-war with rivals

 

 

 

Arsenal can prove Liverpool star wrong and put Man City to bed along with bottlers label

 

 

Ethan Nwaneri makes exit decision

 

Ethan Nwaneri reportedly wants to stay and fight for his place in the Arsenal team for the remainder of the season. The 18-year-old has attracted attention from Bournemouth this month, with the Premier League side eager to sign him on loan until the end of this campaign following the sale of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City.

 

There is a sense that a temporary move would benefit Nwaneri given his lack of playing time this season. The Hale End academy product has been left out of the last few matchday squads after seeing his playing time decrease drastically compared to last season. He has made only six Premier League appearances since scoring four league goals in 26 matches last term.

 

Ethan Nwaneri has been less involved this season(Getty Images)

 

With the likes of Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze and now injury returnee Kai Havertz ahead of the youngster in the pecking order, some believe Nwaneri needs a move to continue his progression. However, Arsenal do not want to sell the player due to his obvious talent.

 

The Independent reports Nwaneri feels he can learn more by being part of a serious title challenge, meaning he is happy to remain patient and assess his situation at the end of the season, when he may well have a league trophy to his name.

 

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