7 Liverpool Players Could Miss Key Champions League Showdown with PSG.
Liverpool are set to miss a minimum of four key players for their pivotal Champions League fixture against PSG on Wednesday night. Despite a break from action over the weekend, their injury concerns have continued to escalate.
Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton remain sidelined for the long term following surgeries for hamstring and shoulder issues, respectively. Conor Bradley is also unavailable for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury last month against Aston Villa. Additionally, Amara Nallo is ruled out due to a suspension incurred on his debut against PSV Eindhoven in January. Although the young defender was unlikely to feature in Paris, his absence further limits Arne Slot’s selection choices.
Disciplinary Challenges Pose Further Risks
As Liverpool strive to progress in the Champions League, disciplinary concerns add to their difficulties. Four players are currently at risk of suspension for the second leg at Anfield. Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson, and Harvey Elliott have each received two yellow cards in this season’s competition and would face a one-match suspension if booked again. Alexis Mac Allister, who already served a ban during the league phase, remains in danger of another suspension, having been cautioned four times this season.
Players who accumulate three yellow cards without receiving a red are subject to a one-match suspension, with additional bans enforced for every subsequent odd-numbered booking. Since yellow cards remain valid until the quarter-finals conclude, these players must navigate four matches without further infractions to avoid missing crucial fixtures.
More Players Walking a Disciplinary Tightrope
Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Luis Diaz, Kostas Tsimikas, and Darwin Nunez have all been shown one yellow card in the Champions League this season. If any of them receive two more bookings before the quarter-finals end, they too will face suspensions, adding further strain to Liverpool’s squad depth.
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Slot and Hulshoff Return to the Dugout
Despite these concerns, Liverpool can take solace in the return of both Arne Slot and assistant head coach Sipke Hulshoff to the touchline for the PSG encounter. The pair are currently serving a two-game Premier League touchline ban following their conduct during Liverpool’s controversial 2-2 draw with Everton last month. However, they are permitted to resume their coaching duties for Champions League matches, providing a boost to the squad’s leadership in Paris.
7 Liverpool Players Could Miss Key Champions League Showdown with PSG
