Liverpool injury latest and return dates for World Cup stars including Alexander Isak

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After a long time on the sidelines, Leoni is finally close to making a return and could be available in the coming weeks, while caution is still being taken over his recovery.Expected return date: August 2026Wataru EndoAfter an untimely injury, Wataru Endo was unfortunate to miss out on the World Cup with his nation, Japan, as he pulled out from the team heading to America. They will start in this during this tour, training not fully maybe, but partially with the group."Expected return date: July 2026Stefan BajceticThe past few years have been an injury nightmare for Stefan Bajcetic, with the last 14 months of his career wiped out through hamstring surgery.Stefan Bajcetic is finally poised to return(Image: Getty Images)Now finally making his way back, the Spanish midfielder has been seen in individual training sessions in Chicago during preseason, with a return to the group expected in the coming days.Expected return date: July 2026Alexander IsakAlexander Isak struggled through much of last season, with a lack of preseason, but this summer offers some hope that he can be ready in time for the new campaign.

Having also had a break, Wirtz is expected to join up with the team in Chicago in the second week of the pre-season tour.Expected return date: July 27, 2026Ryan GravenberchMidfielder Ryan Gravenberch was a regular for the Netherlands during the World Cup, as he featured alongside his fellow Liverpool teammates in the core of the side. Gravenberch is the third player expected to be available in the second week of the US tour, where he will start to ramp up his return to action.Expected return date: July 27, 2026Virgil van DijkVirgil van Dijk played almost every minute of last season, as the Liverpool captain was relied upon more than ever during a testing campaign.

The forward will return to training on Merseyside next week, before he is available for friendlies when the team returns from Chicago the following week.Expected return date: August 3, 2026Alisson BeckerDespite links with a potential exit, Alisson Becker looks set to stay at Liverpool this summer, as the experienced goalkeeper prepares for his ninth season with the Reds. He, like Van Dijk and Gakpo, will return to training next week in Liverpool and won't meet up with the team in Chicago.Expected return date: August 3, 2026Victor MunozLiverpool moved quickly to sign Victor Munoz in the middle of the World Cup, beating rivals to his signature to secure a depth option for the team.