Liverpool vs Wolves early injury news: 16 out and 2 in doubt following latest Alexander Isak update

An early look at Liverpool and Wolves’ current injury lists ahead of their end-of-year clash

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Liverpool are set to be without Alexander Isak for ‘a few months’ as the club are expected to confirm he has suffered a broken leg.

The Reds’ record signing was forced off the pitch against Tottenham Hotspur following a challenge from Micky van de Ven, which has left him with ‘significant damage’ to his lower leg, according to the latest updates.

This significant blow adds Isak to Arne Slot’s already lengthy absence list ahead of their final Premier League game of the year. Liverpool will return to action after Christmas host their last home match of 2025, when they welcome Wolves to Anfield on December 27th.

Here’s an early look at both sides’ latest injury news ahead of their meeting this weekend.

Liverpool latest injury news

Isak is the latest to go in the injury book as he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with ‘significant damage’ to his leg. You can find out more on the latest with Isak here.

Liverpool are down two further attackers as Mohamed Salah is away at AFCON and Cody Gakpo remains out with a muscular problem. In his recent pre-match conference ahead of Tottenham, Slot suggested the Dutchman could return sooner than expected, but not in time to face Wolves.

Joe Gomez is also out with a muscle injury and there is yet to be an estimation given on when he might return. He joins Giovanni Leoni on the absence list in defence - the summer signing is out long-term after suffering an ACL injury on his Liverpool debut. Conor Bradley recently made his return to the team but was replaced at half-time during the Spurs game. Slot will hope it’s not a serious issue with his right-back but little has been said so far.

Wataru Endo is expected to return in January after being quoted ‘weeks’ out of action with an ankle injury. Stefan Bajcetic remains a long-term absentee as injuries continue to hamper his time in red. Jayden Danns is also out of action but could return in the new year.

Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz raised some concerns when he was seen rubbing his hamstring before being substituted off late against Spurs. However, little has been said on his fitness, and his stoppage time replacement may have been precautionary.

Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the final clash of the year due to a yellow card suspension after picking up his fifth of the season against Spurs.

Players out for Liverpool: Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez, Stefan Bajcetic, Jayden Danns

Players in doubt for Liverpool: Florian Wirtz

Wolves latest injury news

The struggling Wolves are yet to get their first win on the board this season and injuries have not been kind to them either. Rob Edwards currently has eight absences to oversee as he hopes to see his side turn their form.

Rodrigo Gomes will not return until the new year after undergoing surgery on a groin injury. He was given an 8-12 week timeframe at the start of November.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is out with a hamstring injury and also not expected back until 2026. Marshall Munetsi is quoted to be ‘a few weeks away’ from returning after picking up a problem with his calf.

Leon Chiwome has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury, while Toti Gomes and Daniel Bentley do not currently have estimated return dates. Like Salah, Emmanuel Agbadou is at AFCON and will be representing the Ivory Coast until at least the end of December.

One positive for Wolves is that Hugo Bueno could return against Liverpool after Edwards suggested he ‘should be ready’ after their latest clash against Brentford.

Players out for Wolves: Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Marshall Munetsi, Leon Chiwome, Toti Gomes, Daniel Bentley, Emmanuel Agbadou

Players in doubt for Wolves: Hugo Bueno