Liverpool supporters have received a fresh update on four players as Andoni Iraola continues to manage his squad during a demanding period of the season. 🔴
With the Reds preparing for their upcoming fixtures, attention is turning to when Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni could return to action.
🔴 Hugo Ekitike
Ekitike remains sidelined after suffering an Achilles tendon rupture in April. The French striker is facing a lengthy recovery, although Liverpool have left the door open for a possible return later in the season.
Iraola previously indicated that there was a realistic possibility of Ekitike helping the team in January, but stressed that it was still too early to make any guarantees.
🔴 Conor Bradley
Bradley continues his rehabilitation following a serious knee injury that required surgery in January.
The Northern Ireland international has been working towards a return, but his recovery remains a long-term process. Liverpool have yet to announce a confirmed comeback date.
🔴 Federico Chiesa
Chiesa has been working his way back from an injury sustained during pre-season.
The Italian winger was expected to resume team training around the September/October international break. However, returning to training does not automatically mean he is ready to feature in competitive matches.
Liverpool will need to assess his fitness before confirming his availability.
🔴 Giovanni Leoni
Leoni is another defender working towards a comeback after suffering an ACL injury in September 2025.
Liverpool had planned for the young Italian to return to team training during the international break. He will still need to rebuild his match fitness before being considered ready for competitive action.
👀 What happens next?
Liverpool will be hoping to welcome their injured players back gradually as the fixture schedule becomes increasingly demanding. Ekitike and Bradley remain longer-term concerns, while Chiesa and Leoni had been expected to make progress towards returning to team training.
For now, supporters must wait for further updates from Iraola before treating any potential return dates as confirmed.
🔴 Liverpool fans, which of these four players are you most eager to see back in action?