Liverpool expects Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley to return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Liverpool prepares for the return of Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley as all three players recover from long-term injuries. The club recently concluded the transfer window without adding a right-sided winger, midfielder, or right-back despite a failed loan attempt for Malo Gusto from Chelsea. Giovanni Leoni is expected to return to contention shortly, while Hugo Ekitike may remain sidelined until late December. Conor Bradley’s specific recovery timeline remains unclear, though team projections indicate he will participate for a portion of the season. These returns provide depth to a squad that currently faces personnel constraints across multiple positions.
- •Giovanni Leoni is expected to return to the squad soon.
- •Hugo Ekitike could remain out until near Christmas.
- •The recovery timeline for Conor Bradley remains uncertain.
- •Liverpool failed to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea on loan at the deadline.
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