Liverpool are managing several injuries within their squad. Vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, who missed the Merseyside derby against Everton on due to injury, has been participating in parts of training sessions. Manager Arne Slot indicated that a decision on his availability for upcoming matches is pending. Defender Joe Gomez suffered a recurrence of a previous leg injury during the FA Cup loss to Plymouth Argyle and is currently under assessment, with no definitive return date.