Liverpool injury list includes Joe Gomez, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has provided injury status reports on several squad members following the team's 2-0 win against Ipswich at Portman Road. Defender Joe Gomez is nearing a return to training after a muscle injury and could be available for the upcoming match against Fulham on September 12. Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni are both expected to return in October following the international break. Longer-term recovery efforts continue for Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley, who remain sidelined with significant injuries. The club has managed the current injury list while navigating the early stages of the season. Liverpool continues to monitor these players as the fixture list intensifies with upcoming European competition.
- •Joe Gomez is expected to resume training next week with a potential return against Fulham.
- •Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni target October returns after the international break.
- •Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley remain unavailable as they continue long-term injury recovery.
- •Liverpool earned a 2-0 victory against Ipswich with two goals from Alexander Isak.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool injury latest: Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and more
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