Wolves vs Liverpool team news: three players ruled out and four doubtful – gallery
Wolves vs Liverpool team news
Liverpool return to action after the international break when they make the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
The Reds have started the 2023-24 Premier League season in solid fashion and have garnered 10 points from their opening four fixtures. Given the upheaval of the squad during the summer transfer window, Jurgen Klopp will be satisfied so far – and will know that improvements will only be made.
Indeed, the hiatus of the campaign came at the wrong time for Liverpool, having delivered an impressive 3-0 victory over Aston Villa last time out. Now they travel to Wolves and will still be haunted by the last meeting.
The Liverpool captain must serve an extended ban for using abusive and insulting words towards match officials when sent off against Newcastle.
The Liverpool captain must serve an extended ban for using abusive and insulting words towards match officials when sent off against Newcastle.
The Reds suffered a chastening 3-0 loss at Molineux last season – with Klopp calling his side’s start to the game ‘absolutely horrible’ after conceding twice in 12 minutes.
Liverpool will be eyeing a much-improved performance against a Wolves side who have won just one game so far this term. Ahead of the clash, here’s an early look at the injury situation for both sides.
The Reds vice-skipper also may not be available after he limped off with a hamstring injury against Villa. Reports have suggested he may miss the Wolves game.
The Reds vice-skipper also may not be available after he limped off with a hamstring injury against Villa. Reports have suggested he may miss the Wolves game.
If Alexander-Arnold is sidelined then Liverpool will not be able to call on Bradley to deputise as he is out with a stress fracture in his back.
If Alexander-Arnold is sidelined then Liverpool will not be able to call on Bradley to deputise as he is out with a stress fracture in his back.
The defender has missed the past two games and had to withdraw from France duty.
The defender has missed the past two games and had to withdraw from France duty.
The midfielder hit a minor setback in his recovery from hip surgery in April, although Klopp was hopeful the international break would be enough time for him to make a recovery.
The midfielder hit a minor setback in his recovery from hip surgery in April, although Klopp was hopeful the international break would be enough time for him to make a recovery.
