Liverpool’s Injury Nightmare: Key Stars Ruled Out as Wolves Face Selection Crisis

Liverpool’s Injury Nightmare: Key Stars Ruled Out as Wolves Face Selection Crisis

Liverpool will look to return to winning ways when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Sunday.

The Reds, uncharacteristically, have gone two games without a victory—first suffering a shock FA Cup exit to Plymouth and then being held to a 2-2 draw by Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

While the draw kept them seven points ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League title race, it was a missed opportunity to extend their lead to nine. 

Despite being heavy favorites, Liverpool will have to navigate a growing injury crisis, with multiple key players unavailable.

Wolves, battling relegation but coming off back-to-back wins, are also dealing with a significant injury list. Here’s the latest team news for both sides ahead of this crucial clash. 

Liverpool Team News** 
– **Curtis Jones – Suspended** 
  The midfielder will miss the game due to a one-match suspension after being sent off following the Everton match.

A Premier League statement confirmed: “Doucoure and Jones will each serve one-match bans.” 
– **Joe Gomez – Out** 
  The defender has suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury, and reports suggest he may require surgery, delivering a significant blow to Arne Slot’s defensive options. 
– **Tyler Morton – Out** 
  The young midfielder has undergone shoulder surgery and remains sidelined.

Though he hasn’t featured in the Premier League this season, his absence further limits Liverpool’s depth. 

Wolves Team News** 
– **Yerson Mosquera – Out** 
  The centre-back is still recovering from an ACL injury sustained in September. 

– **Sasa Kalajdzic – Out** 
  The striker also suffered an ACL tear while on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt and remains unavailable. 
– **Enso Gonzalez Medina – Out** 
  The winger has yet to make an appearance this season due to a serious knee injury sustained in pre-season. 

– **Hee-Chan Hwang – Major Doubt** 
  The forward’s availability remains uncertain, adding to Wolves’ attacking concerns. 

With both sides missing crucial players, this matchup could come down to who copes better with their absences.

Liverpool will aim to assert dominance at Anfield, while Wolves hope to capitalize on any vulnerabilities in the Reds’ lineup.