Liverpool Injury Update: Konate, Salah, Isak Ahead of FPL Gameweek 23

Jordan Hartwell

Published: January 24, 2026 1:51 PM ET

The upcoming FPL Gameweek 23 presents injury updates for key players in the Liverpool squad. Notably, Ibrahima Konate, who recently missed the match against Marseille, will not participate in the fixture against Bournemouth. Konate is currently in France due to personal reasons following the passing of his father.

Liverpool Injury Update: Konate, Salah, Isak

Arne Slot, the team manager, commented on Konate’s situation, highlighting that such personal matters require attention and time for the player and his family. Concern for player wellbeing is paramount, especially during challenging times.

Federico Chiesa’s Availability

Another player to monitor is Federico Chiesa. He was unable to play at the Stade Velodrome and is considered to have a “50/50” chance of being available for the Bournemouth match. Slot noted that Chiesa missed the previous game but underwent a recovery session. His status remains uncertain, pending evaluations from the latest training.

Other Player Conditions

As of now, there are no new injury concerns reported for the remaining squad members. Alexander Isak (ankle), Conor Bradley (knee), Giovanni Leoni (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring), and Jayden Danns (hamstring) are confirmed to be out. Slot expressed optimism for the other players, stating that no one picked up injuries in practice.

Mohamed Salah’s Readiness

Mohamed Salah, who played the full 90 minutes in the recent match, remains a focal point for the team. While Slot didn’t confirm if Salah will start against Bournemouth, he acknowledged the player’s readiness to contribute, pointing to Salah’s consistent performance history. A training session today will influence the final lineup decision for the match.

Ibrahima Konate: Out for personal reasons.
Federico Chiesa: 50/50 chance for availability.
Alexander Isak: Out (ankle injury).
Conor Bradley: Out (knee injury).
Giovanni Leoni: Out (knee injury).
Stefan Bajcetic: Out (hamstring injury).
Jayden Danns: Out (hamstring injury).

As Liverpool prepares for their match against Bournemouth, the focus will be on the recovery and readiness of key players. The team aims to continue their strong performance amidst these challenges.