Liverpool injury news and return dates for Bologna clash: Robertson, Nunez update

Fresh from rising to the top of the Premier League table, Liverpool resume their Champions League campaign at home to Italian upstarts Bologna on Wednesday night.

Arne Slot's crop were victorious on the opening matchday of the 2024-25 edition, once again coming from behind to beat 2005 and 2007 final foes AC Milan with a 3-1 victory at San Siro.

The Reds now welcome another Serie A side to Merseyside on the back of a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, which saw them spend Saturday evening at the summit.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Bologna, who held out for a goalless draw against Shakhtar Donetsk on matchday one.

Andy Robertson

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Bologna)

Andy Robertson was the victim of a crunching tackle by Wolves' Carlos Forbs in the dying embers of Saturday's game and subsequently had to come off, but Slot does not believe that the Scotsman's issue is a serious one, so there is a good chance that he will be fit for Wednesday.

Darwin Nunez

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Bologna)

Darwin Nunez was missing from the Liverpool ranks against Wolves due to illness, although there is a good chance that the Uruguayan will be feeling better by the time the midweek game rolls around.

Harvey Elliott

Status: Out Type of injury: Foot Possible return date: October 27 (vs. Arsenal)

The only long-term occupant of the Liverpool treatment room, Harvey Elliott sustained a foot fracture during the most recent international break and will not be back until the end of October at the earliest.

Federico Chiesa

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Unspecified Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Bologna)

Federico Chiesa was a surprise absentee from training on Tuesday, and Slot confirmed in his pre-game press conference that the Italian is unlikely to be available for the Champions League clash.

Diogo Jota

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Foot Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Bologna)

Diogo Jota also missed Tuesday's practice session with a foot injury picked up in the win over Wolves, but there is hope that the Portuguese will be fine to face Bologna.