Liverpool’s Injury Crisis Ahead of Wolves MatchAs Liverpool approaches their final fixture of 2025, the club is grappling with an ever-growing injury list that is threatening to disrupt their season...
Liverpool’s Injury Crisis Ahead of Wolves Match
As Liverpool approaches their final fixture of 2025, the club is grappling with an ever-growing injury list that is threatening to disrupt their season. With results starting to pick up, the Reds are finding themselves losing a player in almost every match, and the latest blow has come with Alexander Isak’s broken fibula, which is set to keep the Swedish striker out for several months.
Arne Slot, who has had to manage his squad through this challenging period, shared an update on the club’s injury situation ahead of the crucial clash against Wolves. The manager’s comments revealed that Liverpool’s squad will be significantly reshuffled, with a number of key players unavailable.
Injury Update: Who’s In and Who’s Out
Slot confirmed that the team would look quite different from the one fans saw last time out. Both Conor Bradley and Cody Gakpo are considered “50/50” for the Wolves match, with neither player set to train ahead of the fixture. Meanwhile, Wataru Endo and Joe Gomez are confirmed as unavailable, further adding to Liverpool’s injury woes.
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On a more positive note, Florian Wirtz has recovered from cramp and will be available for selection. However, Dominik Szoboszlai, who has been a key figure in Liverpool’s midfield this season, will miss the match due to suspension following an accumulation of yellow cards. Mohamed Salah, of course, remains absent as he continues his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Wolves: No Easy Opponents Despite Struggles
Despite their position at the foot of the Premier League table, Wolves should not be underestimated. Although their season has been far from smooth, with many disappointing results, they have shown signs of improvement recently. Their narrow loss to Arsenal, in which they were unlucky not to come away with at least a point, highlights their potential.
Wolves will approach this fixture as one of their last opportunities to grab points before the year concludes. With little to lose and a determined attitude, they could pose a real threat to a Liverpool side that is already dealing with multiple absences. The Reds will need to be at their best if they are to avoid what would be a demoralising result and end 2025 on a positive note.
Liverpool’s Key Absentees and Their Impact
Of all the injuries, the absences of Conor Bradley and Dominik Szoboszlai are particularly concerning. Bradley’s versatility and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively have been key to Liverpool’s recent form, while Szoboszlai’s creativity and energy in the midfield will be sorely missed.
For Slot, the challenge is clear: Liverpool cannot afford to let their injury problems derail this game. While they are favourites to defeat a struggling Wolves side, the injuries and suspensions have created a situation where nothing is certain. The Reds will need to maintain focus and ensure that their remaining fit players step up when required.
Looking Ahead: A Crucial End to the Year
As Liverpool heads into their final game of 2025, their injury crisis has the potential to shift the mood around the club. A loss to Wolves would leave the team entering the new year with uncertainty, while a strong performance could offer hope for the upcoming months. With Arne Slot at the helm, Liverpool fans will be hoping for resilience and a fitting end to a challenging year.
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