ELLIOTT, JONES & CHIESA - LIVERPOOL INJURIES, SUSPENSIONS AND POTENTIAL RETURN DATES VS AC MILAN
Latest updates on Liverpool's first-team injuries and suspensions vs AC Milan as well as return dates for key squad members.
Following on from Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, the Reds will travel to the San Siro to take on AC Milan on Tuesday 17 September.
Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott
Reason: Fractured foot
After being selected for England's U21 squad, Elliott felt discomfort during the initial training sessions and was ruled out for their international break games against Northern Ireland U21 and Austria U21.
It has since been revealed that the 21-year-old has fractured his foot and he is expected to spend a spell on the sideline.
Elliott has only played seven minutes for Liverpool so far this campaign, making a brief cameo in the Reds' 2-0 win over Brentford.
Potential return date: 20 October 2024 (Liverpool vs Chelsea)
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Federico Chiesa
Reason: Lack of match fitness
Chiesa is yet to make his Liverpool debut and once again missed out on the Reds' matchday squad against Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old signed for Liverpool late in the summer and as a result didn't take part in pre-season training, this has led to the winger having to miss matches whilst he builds up his fitness.
The Italian wasn't selected to represent his nation this international break giving him a chance to stay in Merseyside and train and Liverpool supporters will hope that a debut for Slot's summer signing isn't far away.
Potential return date: 17 September 2024 (AC Milan vs Liverpool)
Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones
Reason: Muscle problem
Jones returned to the matchday squad and got 15 minutes under his belt against Nottingham Forest after missing Liverpool's previous two games due to a muscle injury.
Although the 23-year-old made it onto the pitch for the Reds his minutes will still need to be limited as he regains his match fitness.
Jones was an unused substitute in Liverpool opening game victory against Ipswich Town but could once again feature from the bench or even return to the starting XI soon.
Potential return date: 17 September 2024 (AC Milan vs Liverpool)