Liverpool continue to monitor several fitness concerns as Arne Slot provided updates on multiple players currently sidelined or nearing a return.An unnamed midfielder has not featured since the thrilling 3-3 draw away at Leeds United on December 6 after picking up an ankle problem. Speaking on December 12, Slot confirmed the issue will keep the player out for several more weeks.Jeremie FrimpongFrimpong was substituted early during Liverpool’s Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in October. However, there is encouraging news, with Slot revealing on December 13 that the Dutch full-back is expected to resume training with the squad next week.Cody GakpoThe forward remains unavailable due to a muscle injury. Slot has indicated that Gakpo, like Endo, faces an absence measured in weeks rather than days.Joe GomezGomez was forced to leave the pitch before half-time in the win over Brighton & Hove Albion after experiencing muscle discomfort. Slot admitted the situation is concerning and suggested the defender is unlikely to be available for the upcoming Premier League trip to Tottenham, though he did not completely rule out a quicker-than-expected recovery.Giovanni LeoniThe young defender is facing a long road back after suffering an ACL injury in his debut appearance against Southampton in the Carabao Cup. Slot previously confirmed that Leoni is expected to miss up to a year, acknowledging the mental challenge of such a serious setback, particularly at a young age.Dominik SzoboszlaiSzoboszlai was substituted late on against Brighton after hurting his ankle. Slot admitted the injury did not initially look promising but praised the midfielder’s resilience, expressing hope that the issue may not be severe.—Player AvailabilityMohamed SalahSalah made a substitute appearance against Brighton on December 13 before departing to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt’s group-stage fixtures are scheduled against Zimbabwe on December 22, South Africa on December 26, and Angola on December 29.—Suspensions UpdateConor Bradley has completed a one-match Premier League suspension after accumulating five yellow cards, making him eligible for selection again for the Tottenham match on December 20. However, he remains one booking away from a Champions League ban.Szoboszlai is also walking a disciplinary tightrope, sitting one yellow card away from a Premier League suspension.
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