Arne Slot confirms extended Liverpool injury layoff as Alexis Mac Allister update given

Arne Slot speaks at his Liverpool press conference

Liverpool have been handed an injury blow after Arne Slot confirmed that Conor Bradley is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines.

The Northern Ireland international limped off in the Reds’ 2-2 draw at Aston Villa last week before missing Sunday’s victory at Manchester City.

Bradley's absence leaves Trent Alexander-Arnold, who himself has only recently returned from injury to be managed carefully by Slot

Joe Gomez, who can play in the position, is ruled out until the final weeks of the season after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury

Jarell Quansah is an emergency option, having come off the bench at right-back late on against both Aston Villa and Man City

With Bradley sidelined for a number of weeks, Slot remains without three senior players for the visit of Newcastle

Along with Gomez, Tyler Morton is also a long-term absentee after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.

there was better news regarding Alexis Mac Allister with the Liverpool head coach confirming the midfielder will be available to face Newcastle at Anfield.

The Argentina international took a blow to the face in the win over City and later posted a selfie on Instagram showcasing a swollen cheek and black eye.

Slot

“Yeah, I think he (Mac Allister) will be okay. He will train with us today,” “Conor doesn’t.

“He is out for a few weeks. I cannot detail exactly how many but it is clear he went off with a muscle injury and it is going to take a while before he is back.”