Liverpool return to Premier League action on Friday evening as they travel to Aston Villa, aiming to secure a top-five finish and qualification for next season's Champions League. The Reds dropped points at home against Chelsea in their last outing but remain within touching distance of a Champions League spot.
Arne Slot's side could confirm their place among Europe's elite with a victory at Villa Park (8pm kick-off). Should they fall short, they will have another opportunity in their season finale at home to Brentford on Sunday, May 24 (4pm).
Injury Updates
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool confirmed in an official statement that Salah would feature again before the season ends. Slot backed this up in his pre-match press conference, stating that the Egyptian is in contention for a brief cameo against Villa. What Slot said: "Salah is available for a few minutes but hopefully can come in." Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.
Florian Wirtz
Wirtz faces a late fitness test ahead of Friday's encounter after being struck down by a stomach infection. What Slot said: "Stomach infection, so let's see how fit he is for tomorrow. He's on antibiotics. Let's see if he's ready to play tomorrow." Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.
Alisson Becker
Liverpool could welcome Alisson back into the starting XI on Friday, but Slot has made clear that nothing is certain just yet. What Slot said: "Alisson trains with us again, let's see where he is tomorrow, if he is ready already or has to wait one more week." Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.
Ibrahima Konate
Konate has been given the all-clear after being substituted during the second half against Chelsea last weekend. What Slot said: "Ibou is OK, trained with us." Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.
Wataru Endo
Liverpool are hopeful of having Endo available for the closing stages of the season, with the midfielder having undergone ankle surgery earlier this year. What Slot said: "Endo is starting to go out, not with the team, but he is starting to do exercises outside with the rehab team. He will not be available next week or the week after. We are hoping for him to be back at the end of the season." Potential return date: Villa (A) - Friday, May 15.
Hugo Ekitike
Ekitike has been ruled out for the rest of the season and this summer's World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles injury. What Slot said: "The surgery went well, but in such a long rehab process, there are so many steps that need to be made. Experts will tell you this will take multiple months, and then it depends on the steps. We don't know yet, but the first and most important step is that the surgery went well." Potential return date: Late 2026/Early 2027.
Conor Bradley
Bradley is another player facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a serious injury, although he is more likely to make his comeback before the year is out. Potential return date: November/December 2026.
Giovanni Leoni
Young defender Leoni is just over seven months into his rehabilitation following a ruptured ACL. Potential return date: Late 2026.
