According to a report by London Evening Standard on Thursday October 29, 2026, as they get ready for a pivotal Premier League match against Arsenal, Liverpool are still dealing with a number of injury concerns. Many athletes are still out with serious injuries, even though some are making progress toward returns.

After a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Chelsea, Andoni Iraola's squad advanced to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, the manager will face a crucial match at Anfield and must carefully weigh his options.

After injuring his hamstring while playing for Hungary on the international stage, Dominik Szoboszlai's future is uncertain. A second injury sustained by the midfielder in Liverpool's win over Brentford further postponed his expected return to action.

Although he has not yet returned to the team as a whole, Szoboszlai has resumed individual training, according to recent confirmation from Iraola. Despite encouraging signs in his recuperation, Liverpool will not push him to return before he is fully fit.

Depending on Liverpool's schedule, the Hungarian international may make a comeback against Arsenal or one of their upcoming matches against Crystal Palace or Fenerbahce. The outcome of his upcoming training sessions will determine his availability.

Another muscle injury means Jeremie Frimpong will be out for a longer period of time. According to reports, the right back injured himself not long after stepping foot on the field, limiting Liverpool's options at right back.

Iraola said Frimpong would likely sit out games leading up to the international break in November. The defender's return to action against Manchester United on November 22 will thus depend on how well he recovers.

Victor Munoz is looking good after taking a small injury in Liverpool's loss to Brentford. Despite playing the full 90 minutes, the winger was unable to face Brighton and Chelsea due to the pain he experienced afterward.

It is still possible that Munoz could make a comeback for Liverpool's match against Arsenal. Iraola would have more options for offense with his availability and encouraging past performances.

After suffering a complicated knee injury in his Liverpool debut last September, Giovanni Leoni is still on the mend. The young defender's injury to his ACL and other ligaments necessitated surgery.

His return to team training has been postponed because his rehabilitation has been slower than expected. If all goes according to plan, Leoni will start outdoor training during the international break in November, and Liverpool hopes to see a competitive return from him in December.

Following a devastating knee injury he sustained in January's match against Arsenal, Conor Bradley is also getting close to a return to action. The right-back has started taking part in some group activities, and Iraola is pleased with his development, as he revealed.

After the international break in November, Bradley may go back to full training and return to competition in December.

Hugo Ekitike, meanwhile, has been out since April with an Achilles tendon rupture and is still Liverpool's longest-term absentee. The French forward is continuing his rehabilitation program as planned following surgery.

Nevertheless, Ekitike is still trailing Bradley in his rehabilitation program. He is expected to return to Liverpool in early 2027, so Iraola will need to be strategic with his attacking options in the upcoming months.