Injuries and illnesses: Seven Liverpool players from the English top club are likely to miss the upcoming match against Aston Villa as they compete for a spot in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
On 15 May 2026, seven players from the "Reds" Liverpool, the renowned Premier League club led by Dutch coach Arne Slot, are expected to miss the match against the "Villains" Aston Villa, managed by Spanish coach Unai Emery, as both teams vie for the fourth-place spot for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
The seven Liverpool players likely to be sidelined include Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring injury), Conor Bradley (knee injury), Hugo Ekitike (Achilles tendon injury), Wataru Endo (ankle injury), Giovanni Leoni (knee injury), Alisson Becker (muscle injury), and Florian Wirtz (illness).
The visiting team, Liverpool, currently sits 4th in the league table with 59 points from 36 matches. Their last five matches across all competitions yielded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Meanwhile, the home team, Aston Villa, is 5th with the same 59 points from 36 games. Their recent form includes 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in the last five matches.