The international break frequently concludes with Premier League teams facing a surge of new injuries; however, Liverpool has largely emerged from it without significant setbacks.
New British record signing Alexander Isak made his competitive football return for the first time since May, participating in Sweden’s 2-0 defeat to Kosovo, while Conor Bradley also made his comeback from injury to play for Northern Ireland.
Both Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konate have been involved, yet the lingering question is – when will they be able to rejoin Liverpool?
Here’s the most recent update on Liverpool’s injury situation…
Jeremie Frimpong
After sustaining a hamstring injury during his Premier League debut for Liverpool, Jeremie Frimpong is on the verge of returning to the squad for the Reds.
Following that unfortunate match against Bournemouth, Arne Slot indicated that the Dutch player would be ready to return after the international break.
He did not participate in the Netherlands’ September training camp, suggesting he should be fit and rejuvenated ahead of the Premier League’s resumption.
Potential return date: Sunday, September 14 vs Burnley (a)
Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate raised concerns for Arne Slot when he limped off during the match against Arsenal prior to the international break.
However, his worries were eased after the Frenchman was substituted and confirmed that he was merely experiencing cramp.
The Liverpool manager stated: “He believes it’s cramp, and I have no reason to doubt him. Although some players may think it’s cramp, and subsequent scans reveal something more serious, so we will have to wait and see.”
He participated in both of France’s World Cup qualifiers during the international break and appears to be fully fit.
Potential return date: Sunday, September 14 vs Burnley (a)
Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister has been dealing with a persistent injury since the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, which has hindered his participation in the pre-season activities.
He has already made two starts in the Premier League this season but has yet to play a full 90 minutes.
During a statement from the Argentina camp this week, Lionel Scaloni mentioned that the player is fit to start but acknowledged that he is “not at 100 per cent.”
As he is expected to return late from international duty following Argentina’s match against Ecuador, he may miss the upcoming match against Burnley on Saturday and could be reserved for the Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid a few days later.
Potential return date: Wednesday, September 17 vs Atletico Madrid (h)
Alexander Isak
The significant question regarding Liverpool’s £125 million acquisition is whether he is in match-ready condition after spending a considerable portion of pre-season in a standoff, trying to secure a transfer away from Newcastle.
He was absent from Sweden’s initial match during the international break, which ended in a 2-2 draw with Slovenia, but he did come off the bench in a 2-0 defeat to Kosovo.
The striker seemed out of form, and Slot may prefer to have him enhance his fitness before allowing him to start in a Premier League match.
Potential return date: Sunday, September 14 vs Burnley (a)
