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Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Man City: Mo Salah, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong latest for FA Cup

Will Salah and Isak make it? Liverpool injury and suspension list vs. Man City

Liverpool return to action on Saturday, when they travel to face Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

The Reds find themselves fifth in the Premier League table, so England's most prestigious cup competition will likely represent their best chance of achieving any meaningful success this season.

However, boss Arne Slot faces a number of selection dilemmas, with Jeremie Frimpong's enforced substitution for the Netherlands on Tuesday a real concern.

There are also concerns in the forward line given injuries have troubled Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak this year.

Read on as Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their FA Cup clash with Man City on Saturday.


Jeremie Frimpong

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Unknown

Possible return date: Unknown

Jeremie Frimpong came on at half time for the Netherlands against Ecuador on Tuesday, but he was later taken off due to injury.

Dutch boss Ronald Koeman did not provide extensive details on the type of issue the right-back suffered, but given the defender has already had four muscle problems this season, a spell on the sidelines should be expected.


ALEXANDER ISAK

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Lower leg

Possible return date: April 4 (vs. Manchester City)

Alexander Isak is on the road to recovery, with the striker having recently returned to training, and reports suggest that he could be involved from the bench against Man City.

However, a return next week against Paris Saint-Germain could be a more reasonable target, but fans should not expect him to be at his sharpest.


MOHAMED SALAH

Status: Available

Type of injury: Unknown

Possible return date: April 4 (vs. Manchester City)

Salah played a starring role in Liverpool's thrashing of Galatasaray prior to the international break, but he asked to be substituted in the second half and headed straight down the tunnel for treatment after coming off.

There were some doubts about his involvement on Saturday, though he has been declared fit for the weekend's clash with City.


GIOVANNI LEONI

Status: Out

Type of injury: ACL

Possible return date: Unknown

Nineteen-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni was unfortunate enough to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury on his Liverpool debut back in September.

The former Parma defender is set to return in the 2026-27 season, when he will link up with fellow young star Jeremy Jacquet.


WATARU ENDO

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle / Foot

Possible return date: Unknown

Defensive midfielder Wataru Endo was stretchered off during the Reds' clash against Sunderland on February 11 after trying to battle on following a major ankle and foot injury.

The injury was severe, but the Japan captain will be hoping to be ready for the World Cup in the summer, and Slot has mentioned that "The plan is for him to be ready in time" for the tournament.


CONOR BRADLEY

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Right-back Conor Bradley will be out for the remainder of the season after suffering a major knee injury against Arsenal on January 8.

The 22-year-old may even miss some of the 2026-27 term after undergoing successful surgery on the issue.


Alisson Becker

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Alisson Becker has been key to much of Liverpool's success, but an injury before the international break is set to keep him out of action for a considerable period.

With only two weeks left in the season, there are fears that the Brazilian will miss a number of key games that could ultimately decide the future of Slot in the dugout.


Federico Chiesa

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Fitness

Possible return date: Unknown

Federico Chiesa has long been out of favour under Slot, so while he would not have been selected anyway, he may not be part of the squad at all due to serious fitness issues.

The Italian withdrew from the national team after medical assessments revealed that he was not in the best shape to play for them in the March international break.


LIVERPOOL SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for this game.

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