Liverpool loses more than half of its squad due to injuries ahead of the match against Man City

Liverpool is confronted with an extremely difficult squad issue before the upcoming encounter with Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend, as up to 9 players are likely to miss the match.

According to updated information, at least 9 players Liverpool could be absent during their visit to Etihad. Among them, three names—Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Wataru Endo—are still undergoing treatment for long-term injuries Additionally, two young players, Stefan Bajcetic and Jayden Danns, are also not yet ready to return to the first team.

In the goalkeeper position, Alisson Becker remains a major uncertainty. The Brazilian goalkeeper previously suffered a hamstring injury and admitted he might need to rest for an extended period.

The attacking line is also not in better shape, as Mohamed Salah missed the most recent match. Although he is aiming for a return, his condition is still not fully guaranteed, especially in this sensitive period where Salah has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season. Federico Chiesa also recently faced fitness issues after withdrawing from the Italian national team, while Alexander Isak is still recovering from a broken leg injury in December.

Coach Arne Slot previously stated that Isak might only return by the time of the Champions League quarter-finals, meaning his availability against Man City remains uncertain.

In contrast to Liverpool, Man City welcomed positive news from Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker did not participate in the 1-2 loss against Holland during the recent FIFA Days. The reason is that Norway's national team coach, Solbakken, admitted he gave "special priority" to Haaland to allow the player extra rest time.

This means Haaland will enter the match against Liverpool with a solid fitness foundation, ready to make a difference.

Given the current situation, Liverpool not only faces a nearly full-strength Man City but also must solve the serious problem of a depleted squad. The loss of key players across all three lines could significantly impact tactical operations, especially in a knockout match.

Coach Arne Slot is expected to hold a press conference this week to provide specific updates, but clearly, Liverpool enters the match with too many disadvantages. The match between Man City and Liverpool will take place at Etihad at 18:45 on April 4.