Liverpool injuries shape a cautious January outlookLiverpool’s January plans have been nudged, but not derailed, by a bruising run of injuries that underline how thin margins can be for champions.

Avoiding dreaded ACL damage, Bradley still suffered “significant” ligament and bone damage when an awkward attempt at a clearance during the recent 1–1 draw with Arsenal left him in a heap on the floor. The 22-year-old was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and requires surgery.

ESPN keeps you up to date with all the latest Liverpool transfer news as Arne Slot considers reinforcing his squad in January.

Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa is closely linked with a return to Juventus. The Bianconeri are growing closer to signing the familiar figure in a loan deal that includes an obligation to buy.Chiesa

In a late flashpoint, Gabriel Martinelli shoved Conor Bradley off the pitch despite Bradley seeming to be seriously injured. The result leaves Arsenal six points clear atop the table with Liverpool fourth, eight points off third. Up next in the FA Cup, Liverpool will host Barnsley on Monday.

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has described teammate Dominik Szoboszlai's careless backheel against Barnsley as "unacceptable."

Real Madrid's Nico Schlotterbeck mistakeBild reported last week that Real Madrid were in a great position to sign Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck. Schlotterbeck enters the final year of his

He named a strong side for the visit of League One Barnsley and was rewarded with a place in the fourth round, where Liverpool will host Brighton & Hove Albion. But Slot’s players were made to work harder than he might have liked to get over the line.