Liverpool faces injury challenges ahead of Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Liverpool is navigating injury concerns as they prepare for a Carabao Cup match against Tottenham on September 19, 2026. Joe Gomez has returned to training after being sidelined all season due to a muscle injury. Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley are expected to remain out longer, with recovery timelines extending into late 2026. Federico Chiesa is anticipated to resume training during the international break, potentially returning for a match against Manchester City, while Giovanni Leoni is also progressing in his recovery but won't feature until late October.
- •Joe Gomez returns to training after muscle injury suffered in July.
- •Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley face extended absences recovering from significant injuries.
- •Federico Chiesa aims to resume training during the international break.
- •Giovanni Leoni making progress but won't return until late October.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Starting XI vs Tottenham Hotspur: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool injury update: Confirmed latest on Joe Gomez, Hugo Ekitike and more
"Joe Gomez Returns for Liverpool Ahead of Tottenham Carabao Cup TieLiverpool have Joe Gomez back, and that matters. The defender has not played this season after suffering a muscle strain in July, but ...
"Liverpool Injury Update: Joe Gomez Pushes for Return Ahead of TottenhamLiverpool have an availability problem, and right now that matters as much as tactics. The 0-0 draw with Fulham at Anfield underl...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:35 PMLiverpool Starting XI vs Tottenham Hotspur: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Joe Gomez Returns for Liverpool Ahead of Tottenham Carabao Cup TieLiverpool have Joe Gomez back, and that matters. The defender has not played this season after suffering a muscle strain in July, but ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:50 AMLiverpool injury update: Confirmed latest on Joe Gomez, Hugo Ekitike and more
Liverpool Injury Update: Joe Gomez Pushes for Return Ahead of TottenhamLiverpool have an availability problem, and right now that matters as much as tactics. The 0-0 draw with Fulham at Anfield underl...
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