Liverpool vs West Ham Early Injury News: 7 Ruled Out and 2 Doubts
By Jamie Kemble, Football Reporter. Published 25th February 2026, 06:00 GMT.
West Ham and Liverpool are set to clash this weekend in a crucial Premier League fixture, with both teams grappling with significant injury concerns. As the match approaches, early reports indicate that seven players have been ruled out, while two others are major doubts, potentially shaping the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.
West Ham's Survival Bid Faces Liverpool Test
West Ham United travel to Anfield this weekend, facing a monumental challenge in their fight to avoid relegation. The Hammers have recently narrowed the gap to safety to just two points following a draw with AFC Bournemouth, but their path remains arduous with a series of tough fixtures ahead. Securing points against Liverpool, who are in fierce competition for a top-four finish, will be critical for their survival hopes.
Liverpool's Top Four Ambitions
Liverpool, on the other hand, are embroiled in a tight race for Champions League qualification. After a narrow late victory over Nottingham Forest, they are now level on points with Chelsea and trail Manchester United by three points for the fourth spot. This match against West Ham is pivotal as they aim to consolidate their position and push for a higher league standing.
Injury Roundup: Key Absences and Doubts
Here is a detailed look at the injury news affecting both squads:
- Conor Bradley - Out: Suffered a season-ending knee injury in January and is expected to return towards the end of the year.
- Giovanni Leoni - Out: Also sidelined with a knee injury that ended his season, with a return projected for late summer.
- Wataru Endo - Out: Liverpool manager Slot confirmed last week that Endo will be out for a long period, likely until at least May, due to an unspecified issue.
- Alexander Isak - Out: Isak is not expected back until April, but Slot provided a positive update, noting he has begun running and will gradually integrate ball work before rejoining the team.
- Jeremie Frimpong - Doubt: Frimpong may miss this weekend's match, with Slot hoping for his involvement next week if recovery goes as planned.
- Florian Wirtz - Doubt: Wirtz picked up a back issue in the last outing and is uncertain for the upcoming game, though it is not considered serious.
- Freddie Potts - Out (Suspended): Potts is suspended until mid-March following a red card in the FA Cup.
- Pablo Felipe - Out: Suffering from a calf injury, Felipe is expected to be out for at least a couple of weeks, with his return dependent on daily assessments.
- Lukasz Fabianski - Out: Fabianski has resumed training but is not yet ready to play and is unlikely to be among the top goalkeeping options for now.
These absences could force both managers to adjust their tactics and line-ups, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this Premier League showdown. Fans and analysts will be closely watching how these injury setbacks influence the match dynamics and the broader implications for both teams' seasons.
