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Liverpool Faces Injury Crisis After International Duty
21 Nov
Summary
- Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley are out injured after international duty.
- Arne Slot expects both players to miss the next 22 days.
- Dominik Szoboszlai may play at right-back due to fitness concerns.
Liverpool is grappling with significant player absences following the recent international break. Manager Arne Slot has confirmed that key midfielders Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley have sustained muscular injuries while representing their respective nations. Both players are expected to be unavailable for at least the next 22 days, posing a considerable challenge for the team.
Slot acknowledged the unfortunate impact of international fixtures, stating the club's need for stability after recent inconsistent results. The injury to Bradley, in particular, leaves a void at right-back. With Joe Gomez also dealing with ongoing fitness issues, the versatile Dominik Szoboszlai is being considered for a makeshift role in defense.
The team's current form, marked by three wins and seven defeats in their last ten games, necessitates a rapid improvement to keep pace in the Premier League and secure Champions League progression. Upcoming fixtures against Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds offer opportunities to gather points, while a European clash against PSV Eindhoven is also anticipated.
