Even though the Premier League title is effectively secured, Liverpool supporters have been watching the updates come in from the international break with unease. Injury concerns, it seems, are never far away.
The Reds had a week to forget before the break, as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and lost the League Cup final to Newcastle United. They still have a 12-point lead at the summit of the top flight intact though.
It means Anfield should still be abuzz with anticipation for the next game, especially given it is against Everton for the Merseyside derby.
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The previous clash between the local rivals ended in ugly scenes, as James Tarkowski's 98th-minute equaliser earned the Blues a 2-2 draw in the final derby at Goodison Park.
Liverpool will want a measure of revenge. Arne Slot will hope to have a strong squad to choose from, although he will be keen to get the players back. After all, Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch have all suffered scares in recent days.
Alisson was substituted during Brazil's recent clash with Colombia after a colission with Davinson Sanchez. The goalkeeper has since left the squad and has eased any fears over his condition with an update on social media.
"I'm fine," he said on Instagram. "Just have to follow the protocols! Thanks for the messages."
Gravenberch has also left the Netherlands squad after it was confirmed he had an unspecified "fitness issue", although it is reported the decision was made on a precautionary basis. The midfielder is one a number of Liverpool players to look leggy in recent weeks.
Konate was withdrawn during France's clash with Croatia, with Les Bleus' X account suggesting the change was due to a fitness issue.
However, after the game manager Didier Deschamps hinted the call was due to the player's performance. "I know it's tough, but I saw him struggling, not at his best, so I preferred to substitute him," he said.
Liverpool had four other injury concerns before the international break, although it's unlikely any will be available for the Merseyside derby.
Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an ankle injury against PSG and missed the Carabao Cup final. The right-back is expected to play again this season, but could be out for weeks.
The same goes for Conor Bradley, who was left out of the Northern Ireland squad. His manager Michael O'Neill hinted that the full-back wasn't close to making a comeback from the hamstring problem he picked up in February.
Meanwhile, Joe Gomez is battling to be back before the end of the season after surgery. Tyler Morton has been ruled out for the campaign with a shoulder problem.
