Liverpool are currently in excellent form under manager Arne Slot. As 2024 comes to a close, they will finish the year with an important Premier League match against West Ham United on Sunday evening.
The Reds have continued their strong performances and are looking unstoppable. They had to fight hard to secure a 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Boxing Day, but they managed to get the job done. Mohamed Salah played a key role in this match, marking a significant day for the Egyptian winger.
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Thanks to Chelsea's slip-up at home to Fulham, Liverpool have been able to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League. Going into 2025, they will remain in first place, with a healthy gap between them and the rest of the teams in the division.
However, despite the team’s strong form, Liverpool are facing some injury concerns ahead of their match against West Ham. In this article, we will provide an update on the current injuries and suspensions affecting the squad. Liverpool will be hoping to get another three points before heading into the new year, but they will have to do so without some key players. Here is the latest Liverpool injury news ahead of clash against West Ham.
Liverpool injury news ahead of clash against West Ham
Ibrahima Konate
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Knee
- Possible return date: January 5 (vs. Manchester United)
Ibrahima Konate suffered a knee injury in Liverpool's Champions League win against Real Madrid last month. Since the injury, Konate has only been partially involved in team training. As a result, he will not be available for selection for the match against West Ham. The club will be hopeful that Konate will be able to make his return for the match against Manchester United in early January.
The absence of Konate leaves a gap in the Liverpool defence. The French defender has been an important part of the team this season, and his recovery is eagerly awaited. Liverpool will need to adjust their defensive setup for the upcoming West Ham vs Liverpool game, and the manager will have to find a reliable replacement for Konate.
Conor Bradley
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Hamstring
- Possible return date: January 5 (vs. Manchester United)
Conor Bradley has also been dealing with an injury issue. The young right-back sustained a hamstring injury during Liverpool's match against the European champions a few weeks ago. Like Konate, Bradley has not yet recovered fully, and he will not be available for the match against West Ham.
Bradley’s absence leaves Liverpool with limited options in the right-back position. The club will be hoping that he can return to full fitness in time for their next match against Manchester United. His recovery will be closely monitored, as Bradley has shown promise in his performances for the Reds this season.
Dominik Szoboszlai
- Status: Suspended
- Return date: January 5 (vs. Manchester United)
Dominik Szoboszlai will be unavailable for the match against West Ham due to suspension. The Hungarian midfielder was booked for the fifth time in the Premier League during Liverpool's recent victory over Leicester. As a result, he will serve a one-match suspension.
Szoboszlai's absence will be felt in Liverpool's midfield. He has been an important player for the team, contributing to both attacking and defensive play. The Reds will miss his presence in the middle of the park, but they will have to make do with other options for this match. Szoboszlai will be back in action for Liverpool's next game, which is against Manchester United on January 5.