Liverpool aim for their first Premier League victory of the year when Chelsea visit Anfield on Saturday (12.45 GMT).
The Reds’ form in the top flight has faltered this season and, as a consequence, they sit a disappointing ninth in the table.
Having been expected to challenge for the title once again, Jurgen Klopp’s side face a battle to finish in the Champions League places.
Injuries have played a part in why Liverpool have underperformed significantly, having had several key players missing for substantial periods.
Chelsea have also underwhelmed this campaign and languish in 10th, having had injury issues of their own. But a win for either side could see them start to go on a run of results to climb up the table.
Ahead of the clash, here’s the latest on the Liverpool injury front.
1. KIRKBY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Virgil van Dijk and Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on February 02, 2023 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Virgil van Dijk and Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on February 02, 2023 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
2. Virgil van Dijk - hamstring
The defender has missed the past five games. Klopp said last week that van Dijk was set to return to parts of training but he’ll need time to work towards full fitness. Potential return game: Everton (H), Mon 13 Feb or Newcastle (A), Sat 18 Feb. Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Image
3. Ibrahima Konate - hamstring
The centre-back suffered his issue in the loss at Brighton. Klopp said that Konate’s injury wasn’t too bad but Liverpool may not want to risk his issue to recur. Potential return game: Newcastle (A), Saturday 18 February.
4. Diogo Jota - calf
The striker has been absent since October. Klopp revealed last week that Jota was set to return to team training this week but will need a period to gain match fitness. Potential return game: Newcastle (A), Sat 18 Feb Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images