Conor Bradley was forced off for Liverpool against Crystal Palace(Image: Michael Steele)

Bradley, Bajcetic, Thiago – Liverpool injury news and return dates

All the latest Liverpool injury news and updates after the Reds' surprise 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League

15 Apr 2024, 03:00 by Josh Holland · Liverpool Echo

Conor Bradley, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara – Liverpool injury news and return dates

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Liverpool's miserable week went from bad to worse on Sunday afternoon as they suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat in the Premier League to Crystal Palace.

Eberechi Eze's goal in the first-half handed Palace all three points at Anfield to boost their hopes of staying in the top flight. The defeat leaves Liverpool in third in the league table.

The surprise defeat comes following Thursday night's alarming 3-0 Europa League defeat to Atalanta, also at home. The Reds have gone from challenging for a possible treble to now facing settling with just the Carabao Cup.

As well as the defeat, there was also a fresh injury concern for Jurgen Klopp to contend with as Conor Bradley was forced off in the second half. So, with that being said, the Liverpool Echo has taken a look at all the latest injury news and updates at the AXA Training Centre.

Conor Bradley

The defender hobbled off at Anfield after hurting himself in a tangle with Eze. Having been checked over by club physios, the Northern Ireland international was helped off the pitch before being replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

What Klopp has said: "He over-stretched. Whether it's ligament damage or not, I don't know yet. We will get that information on Monday or Tuesday."

Possible return date: Unknown

Stefan Bajcetic

Stefan Bajcetic also returned to the Liverpool matchday squad which faced Atalanta following an extended spell on the sidelines. The 19-year-old has made just two appearances this season for the Reds, with the last coming back in September.

Bajcetic returned to the pitch for the under-21s on Friday night as he stepped up his comeback ahead of his reintegration into the first-team, but he didn't make the squad against Crystal Palace.

What Klopp has said: "Stefan is different a little bit because he was out for much longer, but he is now training with us for longer as well. But I think after the long spell he had without playing football it makes sense that we might give him a game at U21s and then let’s see how he deals with that."

Potential return date: Atalanta (A) - April 18

Ben Doak

Ben Doak has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained during an appearance for Liverpool's Under-21s back in December. The 18-year-old winger still hasn't returned to full training.

However, he has stepped up his rehabilitation. He posted a picture of himself running outside at the AXA Training Centre on social media last Tuesday.. Accompanied by the word, ‘almost’ and an hourglass emoji, the Scotland Under-21s international seems poised to make a comeback before the end of the season.

Potential return date: May

Joel Matip

Joel Matip has been recovering from an ACL injury he sustained in early December, which required the defender to undergo surgery. The 32-year-old defender has been stepping up his recovery in recent weeks, though he's not expected to return to action this season.

What Klopp has said: "He is running. Yes, he hates that but since he got injured, this is the best moment as it was very painful at the beginning, very painful for him, but he got through that. Now he is pain-free but it all takes time. The season isn't long enough [for him to return]."

Potential return date: Unknown

Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara has played just five minutes of football for Liverpool this season. The 33-year-old midfielder suffered a hamstring injury during a brief cameo against Arsenal in February. It remains to be seen when he'll make a return to the matchday squad.

Potential return date: Unknown

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