Liverpool are bidding to win four trophies in 2023/24 and send off manager Jurgen Klopp in incredible style.
The German manager is leaving his role at the end of the season, meaning the Reds will have extra motivation to go all the way in the Premier League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Europa League between now and the end of May.
However, a worrying number of injuries in early 2024 has added to a list that was already a little longer than Klopp would have liked. Most recently, Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota were hurt in the 4-1 league win at Brentford, meaning Mohamed Salah was brought back into action perhaps a little earlier than planned.
With some potentially decisive games in their season coming up, Liverpool and Klopp will hope to have as many injured stars back and ready to play as soon as possible. So, what are the chances of that happening?
The Sporting News looks at the Reds' main injury absentees, what their problems are, and when they are projected to be back on the field.
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These are the players missing for Liverpool due to injury, and when they are projected to return.
Injury: Muscular
Sustained: February. 4, 2024
Projected comeback date: Unknown
Thiago made his first appearance in 10 months in the 3-1 loss to Arsenal on February 4, but he sustained another muscle issue in his 12 minutes of action.
Jurgen Klopp said it was not a "big, big injury", but it is unclear when the midfielder will be available again.
Injury: Lateral knee ligament damage
Sustained: February. 10, 2024
Projected comeback date: March 2024
Alexander-Arnold has suffered a recurrence of the lateral knee ligament injury he sustained in January during the 3-1 win over Brentford.
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