Liverpool could be without eight players against Aston Villa as Arne Slot faces more decisions
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool could be without as many as eight players as it takes on Aston Villa in the Premier League, with Arne Slot facing some more decisions ahead of the clash at Villa ParkArne Slot during a Liverpool training session.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool could be without as many as eight players for its trip to Aston Villa on Friday as the Reds battle to secure a place in the Champions League with a game to spare.Arne Slot's side requires just one more win to guarantee its spot at European soccer's top table next season, but head into the fixture on the back of an unconvincing display against Chelsea last weekend.The pressure is building on the Liverpool head coach just 12 months after he lifted the title, with Xabi Alonso's availability not helping his case among a fanbase that booed during and then after the weekend's 1-1 draw.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold faces fresh Real Madrid chaos and Jose Mourinho stormREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher makes Xabi Alonso to Liverpool prediction amid Chelsea talks - 'I'm sure he would'For now, the indications are that Slot will remain at the helm while Alonso attracts the attention of managerless Chelsea, though the Reds boss has been far from helped by a crippling injury list.He will, however, make the journey to Villa Park with Alexander Isak available once more, having come off the bench against the Blues last weekend.Yet Liverpool's problems remain considerable, with $157 million (£116 million) signing Florian Wirtz having sat out the Chelsea clash through illness.Florian Wirtz is still adapting to the Premier League at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))Conor Bradley is a definite absentee after sustaining a serious knee injury earlier in the campaign.Hugo Ekitike, who has been Liverpool's standout performer in attack this season, is also ruled out after suffering a ruptured Achilles.Center-back Giovanni Leoni, meanwhile, sustained ACL damage early in his Anfield career during the Carabao Cup victory over Southampton.Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo is also set to be out as he focuses on recovering from ankle ligament damage while preparing for this summer's World Cup.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Ibrahima Konate is likely to be back, but he was forced off against Chelsea and replaced by Joe Gomez.
The Frenchman had cramp, Arne Slot said in his post-match press conference. That was why Rio Ngumoha was withdrawn, too.Goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, but both he and Mohamed Salah are not far away from a return.
The Egyptian has already made clear that he is targeting the final match of the season against Brentford at the latest for his comeback.Liverpool.com says: Getting over the line in the race for the Champions League should be a given from here, but the Reds will want to get it done as soon as possible. They need a reset when the summer comes, but that will be much easier if they can finish in the top five.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAston Villa FCArne SlotLiverpool injury news