Liverpool injury latest: Ekitike, Mamardashvili and Alisson updates before Crystal Palace

Liverpool injury latest: Ekitike, Mamardashvili and Alisson updates before Crystal PalaceLiverpool play host to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Saturday afternoon as they vie for a strong finish to the season to secure European football in 2026/27CommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter17:14, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesGiorgi Mamardashvili was injured during the Merseyside Derby(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)Liverpool welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Saturday afternoon, but could be missing a raft of key players. Arne Slot is feeling the strain of a congested fixture list, with several of his first-choice stars unavailable due to various injuries.‌At such a crucial juncture of the season, the Reds will need to be virtually flawless between now and next month to guarantee their spot in Europe for 2026/27. Liverpool currently sit fifth in the Premier League standings as they approach their final five fixtures against Palace, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brentford.‌Compounding the pressure, each of their rivals following this weekend's encounter with Palace are also vying for Champions League qualification for next term. While Slot would have hoped to have a full complement of players at his disposal as Liverpool chase a frantic finale, the Dutchman faces a substantial injury list to contend with.‌READ MORE: Yan Diomande to Liverpool transfer threat emerges after talks held over £87m dealREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher shares what he has heard about Arne Slot's Liverpool futureHere, Mirror Football looks at all of the latest Liverpool injury updates ahead of Saturday's clash at Anfield...Hugo EkitikeHugo Ekitike has undergone surgery on an Achilles tendon rupture he sustained during last week's Champions League reverse with Paris Saint-Germain on home soil. Not only is the Frenchman out for the rest of the season, but he will also miss this summer's Alisson.Liverpool will also be without the forward for...