Latest update on Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz injury news and return dates ahead of Man City

Latest update on Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz injury news and return dates ahead of Man City

As the international break draws to a close, Liverpool still has a number of injury and fitness concerns.

The Reds haven’t played in a game in about two weeks; their most recent appearance was a Champions League loss to Real Madrid. The next match is a return to Premier League action on Saturday away at Manchester City.

To be able to take part in the trip to the Etihad Stadium, Jurgen Klopp will be counting on some of his injured players to achieve a full recovery. They include players like Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Thiago Alcantara, while Cody Gakpo’s status is still up in the air due to his illness.

Earlier this month, when Liverpool lost to Real Madrid, Darwin Nunez sustained a cut ankle.

The striker was consequently left off of Uruguay’s roster for their international games against Japan and South Korea.

Nunez is scheduled to return for training on Merseyside later this week, and it is from that point that the Liverpool medical staff will evaluate him.

Nunez’s readiness to play Man City cannot yet be determined, but Liverpool will be hoping that he will be available for the trip to the Etihad.

At the beginning of October, Luis Diaz has been out with a knee injury; he has yet to train with the first squad.

The Colombian international had been scheduled to make a comeback in December, but a setback forced surgery and prolonged his absence.

A start at the Etihad would be unlikely given Diaz’s extended absence from the pitch, but Liverpool hopes to have the forward back in training in the days before the trip to Man City. Diaz is now getting close to returning to the pitch.

Gakpo will return to Merseyside this week, and it’s from there that the Liverpool medical team will make a judgement on his availability for Saturday’s clash against Man City.

Thiago Alcantara (Getty images)