Liverpool injuries: Latest news and potential return dates for Jurgen Klopp's injured stars

Liverpool have just one final push with Jurgen Klopp as their manager.

The Reds have already lifted the Carabao Cup during what was projected to be a trophy-laden finale at Anfield for the German, but a wretched week in April threatened to compromise Klopp's fairytale.

A two-legged defeat to Atalanta saw Liverpool bow out of the Europa League, while Crystal Palace's shocking win on Merseyside saw the Reds fall behind in the Premier League title race.

Fortunately, Liverpool have gotten considerably healthier on the injury front as of late, and Klopp almost has a full cohort of players available for the remainder of the season.

Here is the latest news on Liverpool's injuries.

Conor Bradley

• Issue: Ankle injury
• Potential return: May 2024

Bradley provided stellar mitigation for Trent Alexander-Arnold during his lengthy injury absence, but the Northern Irishman himself succumbed to an ankle injury during Liverpool's defeat to Palace.

The right-back avoided a major issue with scans revealing no notable damage, and Bradley will be back in action before the season concludes. However, with Trent back and purring, he's going to find minutes hard to come by.

Thiago

• Issue: Muscle
• Potential return: Unknown

The master of the injury setback has been at it again this season.

Thiago made his long-awaited return to action off the bench against Arsenal at the start of February, only enjoying a small cameo. However, it was revealed in the wake of Liverpool's defeat that their sultry Spanish midfielder had suffered yet another injury blow.

Thiago's latest issue is muscular and it's not yet clear when he'll return to action.

Stefan Bajcetic

• Issue: Calf
• Potential return: Unknown

Having been arguably overworked last season at such a young age in Liverpool's midfield, the 19-year-old has struggled to get back to full fitness after picking up an injury at the end of last campaign.

Bajcetic has featured just twice for the Reds this season in the Europa League and Carabao Cup and his return date is unknown at present, although Klopp has claimed he is now 'pain-free' after a long spell on the sidelines.

The youngster could be welcomed back into the senior setup before the end of the season, but it wouldn't be a surprise if we don't see him again until the summer.

Joel Matip

• Issue: Knee
• Potential return: Unknown

Joel Matip injured himself during Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Fulham in early December and is set to miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. Fortunately for the Reds, Jarell Quansah has emerged as a serious centre-back option, but it remains devastating news for Matip.

With his contract expiring at the end of the season, the 32-year-old may have played his final game in a Liverpool shirt.

Ben Doak

• Issue: Knee
• Potential return: Unknown

Having featured regularly for Liverpool in the Europa League group stage, Doak was handed a huge injury setback in December. The young and energetic Scot tore the lateral meniscus in his knee and has since undergone surgery to correct the issue.

Doak is expected to be out for several months, with no official timeframe on his return.

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