Liverpool Fitness Check: Isak Sidelined, Gomez Progressing, Ekitike Steps Up

To close out 2025, Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Anfield, bolstered by the return of several key players to the squad.

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Despite the narrow scoreline, the match was significant for summer recruit Jeremie Frimpong; he earned his second Premier League start and his first since returning from a two-month injury layoff.

Both Conor Bradley and Cody Gakpo made successful returns as second-half substitutes during Saturday’s fixture. Despite only participating in a single training session leading up to the game, Bradley overcame a recent injury scare, while Gakpo appears to have moved past his muscular problems.

Florian Wirtz silenced any doubts regarding his fitness with a dominant performance. He played a starring role in the win and notched his first competitive goal for the club.

The outlook is less optimistic for other squad members, particularly Alexander Isak. The star forward is facing a lengthy recovery following surgery on a broken leg sustained in the match against Tottenham; he is expected to be unavailable for the majority of the campaign.

As Arne Slot’s squad prepares for their New Year’s Day clash against Leeds, here is a breakdown of the latest Liverpool injury updates and expected returns.

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While there has been no official confirmation of an injury following Saturday’s victory over Wolves, there are some concerns regarding the striker’s fitness. The in-form Frenchman seemed to be struggling with his movement shortly before being substituted in the final minutes at Anfield.

Given his recent scoring streak and the long-term absence of Alexander Isak, any potential setback for Ekitike would be a significant blow to Slot’s attacking options.

Slot offered no new details on Ekitike’s status after the match, suggesting the Frenchman might simply be dealing with exhaustion or cramping due to the congested holiday schedule.

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