Liverpool Injury Landscape Clears as Key Figures Near Return

After the setback of the 3-0 loss to Manchester City before the international break, the focus at Kirkby has shifted sharply towards recovery, rhythm and ensuring the champions are fully reinforced for the months ahead. With Liverpool injuries dominating recent weeks, Arne Slot finally has encouraging news to work with as Nottingham Forest prepare for their trip to Anfield.

Alisson Becker Progress

The sight of Alisson Becker back in full training has lifted the entire squad. The goalkeeper has been sidelined since September 30 after limping off during the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League. In his absence Liverpool have relied on Giorgi Mamardashvili, yet the Brazilian’s presence remains unmatched.

Alisson has missed eight games along with two Brazil camps, but the message from the training ground is uplifting. Slot expects him ready for Forest after a strong week of work. His anticipated return on November 22, 2025, is timed perfectly for Liverpool’s title defence to regain its defensive heartbeat.

Jeremie Frimpong Recovery Path

Jeremie Frimpong’s injury came as a major blow, he lasted just 19 minutes during the 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on October 22, departing with a problem that initially looked worrying.

Early projections were six weeks out and Slot’s recent comments underline that timeline. “Alisson for sure and I expect Jeremie [Frimpong] back after the international break as well because we play from November until March! But I don’t expect Jeremie to be fully fit for Forest, but with Alisson we expect this.” The Dutchman is likely to return in early December, offering much needed thrust on the right flank.

Giovanni Leoni Long Term Absence

Among the Liverpool injuries, Giovanni Leoni’s remains the most severe. The teenage defender suffered a devastating ACL tear during his first Anfield outing in the Carabao Cup win against Southampton. The 18 year old had impressed with a calm maturity before landing awkwardly in the 2-1 victory, which forced him off on a stretcher.

Slot confirmed the scale of the setback. “He’s not in a good place, of course,” he said. “He tore his ACL which means that he will be out for around a year. Being so young, coming to a new country, playing so well in your first game, it’s very hard to take the positives. You always try to look at the positive side and that is that he is still so young. He still has so many years to go after he recovers from a terrible injury like that.”

Leoni’s projected return date is late 2026, leaving Liverpool to carefully manage his long rehabilitation.