Liverpool In Panic As Eight Key Players Could Miss Champions League Clash

Liverpool return to Champions League action hoping to preserve their perfect start when Villarreal visit, but several absences threaten their plans. Read Also: Erik Ten Hag Reveals He Wanted Harry Kane, Not Hojlund At Man United Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong picked up injuries during Saturday's Premier League victory over Brentford, creating fresh concerns for manager Andoni Iraola.

Szoboszlai has aggravated an existing hamstring problem and could miss several matches, while Frimpong faces a longer absence following a muscle injury. Victor Munoz is also a doubt after suffering a knock against Brentford, despite continuing to play and scoring Liverpool's equaliser.

Liverpool Face Eight Potential Absences Liverpool Echo added that Three other players remain unavailable as they continue recovering from significant injuries, further limiting Liverpool's options for the European fixture. Forward Hugo Ekitike faces a difficult recovery after suffering a serious Achilles injury in early April, potentially keeping him sidelined until next year.

Right-back Conor Bradley is still recovering from major knee damage sustained against Arsenal in January, leaving Liverpool without another defensive option. Centre-back Giovanni Leoni is approaching a return to first-team training after an ACL injury but is not expected back before November's international break.

Meanwhile, Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa will miss the match because neither was included in Liverpool's Champions League league-phase squad. Liverpool must therefore assess their available options carefully, particularly with Szoboszlai, Frimpong and Munoz's situations potentially changing before kickoff.

Despite the selection concerns, the Reds will aim to maintain their European momentum and extend their positive record against Villarreal.