“Encouraging update: James Pearce brings good news for Liverpool fans before Spurs showdown”
James Pearce has delivered a timely boost for Liverpool supporters ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
While last weekend’s hard-fought victory over Brighton was a source of major satisfaction, it was slightly overshadowed by concern when Dominik Szoboszlai was forced off late on with an ankle issue. The midfielder landed awkwardly after leaping over a sliding challenge from Kaoru Mitoma, raising immediate fears over his availability.
However, early signs from Hungary earlier this week were reassuring, with initial scans on the 25-year-old showing no serious damage. Now, the outlook ahead of the north London fixture appears even more promising.
James Pearce shares positive injury update
On Wednesday afternoon, The Athletic reported that Szoboszlai is optimistic about being declared fit to face Spurs after responding well to treatment since the Brighton game. Pearce shared the report on X, labelling it as “positive news”.
Liverpool’s medical team will continue to assess the midfielder before making a final call on Friday. Should Saturday’s match arrive too soon, he is expected to return for Wolves’ visit to Anfield just after Christmas.
Elsewhere, Joe Gomez is expected to miss the Spurs game due to a hamstring problem, though the injury is believed to be relatively minor. Jeremie Frimpong, meanwhile, is close to resuming full first-team training after spending the last two months on the sidelines.
Szoboszlai boost could be crucial for Liverpool
While Szoboszlai’s inclusion against Tottenham is not yet guaranteed, Pearce’s update points towards a strong chance of him being available. His presence could be especially important with Mohamed Salah away at the Africa Cup of Nations and both Gomez and Frimpong unlikely to feature, potentially increasing the need for tactical flexibility — although Conor Bradley is available again after suspension.
One additional factor to consider is discipline, with Szoboszlai currently just one yellow card away from triggering a one-match suspension. If he avoids a booking across Liverpool’s next three league fixtures, the threshold will rise to ten cautions, potentially allowing him to escape a ban ahead of the Arsenal clash in early January.
For now, the focus remains on Saturday, with hopes that Szoboszlai will be given the all-clear and can once again make a decisive impact in north London — just as he did in last season’s thrilling 6–3 victory over Spurs.
