Liverpool have enjoyed an encouraging start to the 2023-24 season.
The Reds have picked up 10 points from their opening four matches - and signed off with an impressive 3-0 victory over Aston Villa before the international break.
Indeed, Jurgen Klopp will be satisfied with what he’s witnessed so far and will know there is more to come. However, over the next week or so, he’ll be praying that none of his players who’re away representing their respective countries suffer injury.
Liverpool will use the hiatus of the campaign to help clear up some of the current fitness issues at Anfield. Ahead of the trip to Wolves on Saturday 16 September, here’s a look at the current injury situation.
5. Trent Alexander-Arnold - hamstring
Pulled up in the victory over Aston Villa and has pulled out of England duty. It’s been suggested he could be sidelined for two weeks. Potential return game: West Ham (H), Sun Sep 24 | AFP via Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
6. Ibrahima Konate - unknown
The centre-back has missed the past two games and has withdrawn from the France squad. Konate has had injury issues during his time at Anfield since arriving in 2021 but he did post an image of himself running on social media, which cold be good news. Potential return game: Wolves (A), Sat 16 Sep. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Conor Bradley - back
The right-back was initially out with a knock but he has a stress fracture. Bradley may be out for between 8-12 weeks. Potential return: November | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool captain served a one-match ban against Villa for his sending off in the 2-1 victory over Newcastle. However, van Dijk’s ban has been extended by another game for using improper language to match officials. Potential return game: West Ham (H), Sun 24 Sep. | Getty Images