🚨 DEVASTATING NEWS: Horrible news has been announced for Liverpool before the Brighton match.

As Liverpool prepares for yet another clash with Brighton, it seems like déjà vu, with manager Arne Slot once again providing an injury update for the squad.

Speaking to the media before the Premier League match, Slot first addressed the status of Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota: “I think I’ve mentioned before that it’s hard to give an exact timeline, as the last stage of recovery can vary by a few days. What we know is they won’t return before the international break; we’ll assess after that.” He continued, “Chiesa also won’t be back before the break, though with only a week to go, we’re hopeful he can make progress during that period and rejoin us afterward.” This means all three players will be out not just for the upcoming game, but likely until late November—a disappointment, even if expected.

The ongoing injury setbacks under Slot’s management have largely gone under the radar, despite the challenges. Arsenal recently highlighted their own “injury crisis” before facing Liverpool, which Virgil van Dijk playfully dismissed, but Liverpool is quietly dealing with more than their share of absences. Before the previous match against Brighton in the Carabao Cup, Slot gave a similar injury update, hinting that these briefings might become a regular occurrence over the coming weeks.

With two key forwards missing, the pressure on available players has increased, as seen in the last match where Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai filled in as makeshift No. 9s. Although Liverpool’s starting lineup remains strong, the extended absences make squad rotation increasingly difficult, and if injuries persist, maintaining consistent performance could become an even greater challenge.