Liverpool hopeful of injury boost before Arsenal visit

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 17:05 · Archive

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz have a chance of returning for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has indicated that midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz could return for Sunday's match against Arsenal at Anfield, though he offered no guarantees about either player's availability.

Szoboszlai sustained a hamstring injury while on Nations League duty with Hungary and suffered a recurrence of the same issue during Liverpool's comeback win over Brentford earlier this month, when he was forced off after 32 minutes. Munoz picked up a knee injury in the same match at Brentford and has also missed Liverpool's subsequent games. Both players sat out wins against Villarreal, Brighton and Chelsea.

Araola said at his Friday press conference: 'I think they have a chance. But I do not know for sure if they will be involved or not. We still have two days, so I think we have a chance, yes.' The manager indicated that Szoboszlai had already begun training alone and was expected to resume full training imminently, though he cautioned against rushing his return given the player's recent setback.

Liverpool have coped well with both absences, winning all three games since the Brentford fixture. Young midfielders Trey Nyoni and James McConnell have been afforded game time in central midfield, while Alexis Mac Allister has returned to form and could be paired with Ryan Gravenberch if Szoboszlai remains unavailable.

Liverpool remain without Jeremie Frimpong until after the November international break, whilst Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Hugo Ekitike remain sidelined with longer-term injuries. The Reds are on a five-match winning run across all competitions ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Premier League champions.

How it is being reported

• Andoni Iraola explains whether Liverpool will benefit from his fine record vs ArsenalBasque has picked up some fine results against the GunnersEvening Standard · 30 Oct, 16:38
• Dominik Szoboszlai injury latest as Liverpool get double boost for Arsenal clashSzoboszlai hoping to feature against the champions (Picture: Shutterstock) Andoni Iraola is hopeful Dominik Szoboszlai can be available for Liverpool ’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal this weekend. The Hungary international returned from international duty with a hamstring injury, missing…Metro · 30 Oct, 16:35
• Andoni Iraola drops hint over double Liverpool injury boost for Arsenal clashLiverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield on Sunday and the Reds could welcome back two players in what would be a boost for Andoni Iraola's side and their chances of beating the Premier League championsMirror Sport · 30 Oct, 15:57
• Can Iraola continue his impressive record against Arsenal on Sunday?Andoni Iraola has beaten Arsenal in three of his last four attempts - can he continue this run of good form against the Gunners on Sunday?Sky Sports · 30 Oct, 14:40
• Liverpool: Andoni Iraola reveals chances of double injury boost before Arsenal clashLiverpool pair have missed the last three games with hamstring and knee issues respectivelyEvening Standard · 30 Oct, 13:58
• Dominik Szoboszlai injury latest: Liverpool set for major boost after Andoni Iraola updateReds midfielder was forced off at Brentford earlier in the monthEvening Standard · 30 Oct, 11:13

In this story: Liverpool · Arsenal · Andoni Iraola · Dominik Szoboszlai · Victor Munoz · Anfield · Hungary · Brentford

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