Liverpool set for double injury boost ahead of Arsenal clash

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Szoboszlai Injury Update Ahead of Anfield Test

Liverpool do not get many easy afternoons, and Sunday will not be one of them. Arsenal head to Anfield in what looks like another serious examination for Andoni Iraola and his side, fresh from a draining Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea that went all the way to penalties.

Liverpool got through it, which is what matters. The job now is recovery, selection and finding the right balance against the defending champions. Iraola rotated in midweek, handed chances to younger players and got the result. Against Arsenal, the expectation is that experience returns, if fitness allows.

Szoboszlai Injury Boost for Liverpool

The main talking point is Dominik Szoboszlai. The midfielder has missed Liverpool’s last three matches after being forced off against Brentford, and he has not yet returned to full team training. That is the hard fact. The more encouraging part is that he is back on the grass, which at least puts him back in the conversation.

Iraola did not overplay it, and that is probably wise. “I think Szoboszlai and Munoz have a chance but we still have two days. I think they have a chance, yes.” That tells you exactly where things stand. There is hope, but no certainty.

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Anfield Selection Decisions Against Arsenal

Munoz is in the same bracket, available possibly, guaranteed not at all. For Liverpool, that matters because Arsenal are the sort of opponent who punish weak links, tired legs and makeshift solutions.

The Chelsea game served its purpose. Liverpool progressed and protected some senior players. Now comes the bigger test. If Szoboszlai is fit enough to make the squad, even from the bench, it gives Iraola another serious option in a game where energy, ball carrying and control in midfield could decide everything.

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p style=”text-align:justify”>That is where Liverpool are right now, waiting on fitness checks and trying to turn a positive midweek result into something far more significant at Anfield.