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Liverpool injury list: Reds players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Barnsley

Story byKyle BonnMon, January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM UTC·3 min readLiverpool injury list: Reds players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Barnsley originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Following up last year's Premier League title has proven exceedingly difficult for Liverpool in the 2025/26 season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Reds experienced a brutal start to the campaign, down in the bottom half of the table for some of the early weeks. It seemed that a recent uptick in domestic form had seen them return to prominence, alongside their strong Champions League standing as well.

Liverpool injury list: Reds players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Barnsley

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  • Unfortunately, that was stymied by a disappointing last-gasp draw with Fulham to open play in 2026. After a goalless draw at Arsenal, the Reds will hope to maintain some semblance of form and keep from sliding back into another run of adverse results. The Sporting News brings you their current injury list, as well as a look at their latest team news and a preview of how they could line up in their next match. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE:An updated list of top goal scorers in the Premier League for the 2025/26 seasonLiverpool injury listBelow is the latest injury picture for Liverpool, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined. Conor BradleyInjury: Knee damageExpected return date: TBDBradley hurt himself when clearing the ball into touch in the closing stages of the draw at Emirates Stadium.
  • He was taken off on a stretcher in some distress, and the club later confirmed he requires surgery on what was described as a "significant" knee injury. Hugo EkitikeInjury: DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)Expected return date: January 12 (vs.
  • Barnsley)With the attacking options for Liverpool dwindling, the Reds suffered another blow as Hugo Ekitike missed out against Fulham due to muscle fatigue.
  • The forward missed the draw at Arsenal but should be available for the FA Cup game with Barnsley. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWataru EndoInjury: AnkleExpected return date: January 17 (vs.
  • Burnley)Slot admitted Liverpool missed their "closer" throughout his brief injury absence in December, as Endo works his way back from an ankle issue.
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