Liverpool injury news and return dates as Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah updates given
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Liverpool face Aston Villa on Friday as they look to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League, but Arne Slot has several injury concerns ahead of the gameLiverpool get back to business on Friday evening at Aston Villa as they press on with their push to qualify for next season's Champions League. Should Liverpool come up short in Birmingham this week, they will still have another opportunity to clinch Champions League qualification in their season finale at home to Brentford on Sunday, May 24 (4pm).Slot continues to grapple with several fitness concerns ahead of Friday's clash.
Florian Wirtz will undergo a late assessment before the match, though Mohamed Salah is expected to feature in some capacity against Unai Emery's outfit.READ MORE: Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits to 'debate' about his future as he faces up to realityREAD MORE: Arne Slot confirms Harvey Elliott's Liverpool future after disastrous Aston Villa loanMeanwhile, Alisson Becker could reclaim his place between the sticks with the Brazilian having resumed training. Slot backed this up in his injury briefing on Thursday - saying that he is in contention for a brief cameo against Villa.What Slot has said: "Salah is available for a few minutes but hopefully can come in."Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.Florian WirtzWirtz faces a late fitness test ahead of Friday's encounter after being struck down by a stomach infection.What Slot has said: "Stomach infection, so let's see how fit he is for tomorrow.
Let's see if he's ready to play tomorrow."Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.Alisson BeckerLiverpool could welcome Alisson back into the starting XI on Friday, but Slot has made clear that nothing is certain just yet.What Slot has said: "Alisson trains with us again, let's see where he is tomorrow, if he is ready already or has to wait one more week."Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.Ibrahima KonateKonate has been given the all-clear after being substituted during the second half against Chelsea last weekend.What Slot has said: "Ibou is OK, trained with us."Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.Wataru EndoLiverpool are hopeful of having Endo available for the closing stages of the season, with the midfielder having undergone ankle surgery earlier this year.What Slot has said: "Endo is starting to go out, not with the team, but he is starting to do exercises outside with the rehab team. We are hoping for him to be back at the end of the seasonPotential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.Hugo EkitikeEkitike has been ruled out for the rest of the season and this summer's World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles injury.What Slot has said: "The surgery went well, but in such a long rehab process, there are so many steps that need to be made.