Liverpool injury latest and return dates including Jeremy Jacquet and Jeremie Frimpong updates

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Liverpool already has a long injury list to contend with as the start of the new season draws near, with Andoni Iraola short of options in defense after the pre-season tour of the USJeremy Jacquet is yet to play for Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s injury list is far from ideal with just over two weeks to go until the start of the new season - and it has only grown following the tour of the US.The Reds are building up to kick-off in the 2026/27 campaign, with just three more pre-season games to go against Monaco and Como before the real deal begins against Newcastle on Aug. In that way, I don't think we have lost anyone."Possible return date: August 9 vs MonacoLiverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong in pre-season action against Leeds.(Image: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty Images)Joe GomezJoe Gomez has aleady been ruled out of the opening game of the new season, having lasted less than 10 minutes of Liverpool's opening pre-season game against Sunderland.The defender suffered a muscle problem which saw him forced off in Nashville, and he hasn't been seen in training or either of the subsequent games against Wrexham or Leeds.Iraola suggested Gomez will need about a month to recover from the injury, meaning he may just about be able to return before the end of August.Possible return date: August 29 vs Nottingham ForestJeremy JacquetJeremy Jacquet's continued absence from the pre-season games is becoming an increasing worry for Liverpool fans.

Now he’s feeling some discomfort, so we don’t want to rush him," Iraola said.“He comes from a lot of months without playing. But we have to be careful with Jeremy, yes.”Possible return date: August 9 vs MonacoGiovanni LeoniGiovanni Leoni is getting closer to a return, but remains unavailable as he continues his recovery following the ACL injury he sustained on his debut against Southampton last September.Iraola previously indicated that the young defender is the closest of the three long-term injuries in the squad to a return, and he is expected to play some part during pre-season.

The Monaco game may come a little too early, but one of the fixtures against Como may be a good opportunity for him to get some minutes.Possible return date: August 16 vs ComoGiovanni Leoni of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on July 14, 2026 in Kirkby(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Conor BradleyConor Bradley had been hoped to be able to make a return shortly after the start of the new season, although Iraola has now admitted that won't be the case.The right-back sustained a serious knee injury against Arsenal back in January, and although he joined Liverpool in the US, Iraola has indicated he still has "months" to go in his recovery.Possible return date: November/DecemberHugo EkitikeLike Bradley, Hugo Ekitike traveled to the US, although there is definitely no chance of a surprise early return for the striker. Having ruptured his Achilles against Paris Saint-Germain in April, he was until recently using a cane to help him walk, which gives a good indication of how far off a return he is.Reports have suggested that Ekitike is targeting a comeback during the festive period, potentially for Liverpool's Boxing Day fixture against Hull City.