Liverpool\u2019s victory over Brighton at Anfield brought three crucial points and a welcome boost in confidence, but focus swiftly turned to Dominik Szoboszlai after he was forced off late with an injury.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the 2-0 win on lfc, Arne Slot reflected on a match that also saw Joe Gomez withdrawn, offering an initial assessment of the Hungarian midfielder\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n
Slot shares concern over Szoboszlai knock<\/p>\n
Slot revealed the problem was related to Szoboszlai\u2019s ankle and admitted the early signs were worrying.
\n\u201cDom, it was his ankle,\u201d the head coach said. \u201cFrom what I saw, it didn\u2019t look good.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Slot also pointed to Szoboszlai\u2019s character as a source of hope.
\n\u201cHe has an incredible mentality, so we\u2019ll keep our fingers crossed,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Before his substitution, Szoboszlai had again played a key role, even filling in at right-back after Gomez was forced off midway through the first half. His willingness and ability to adapt further underlined his importance to the team, echoing Chris Sutton\u2019s praise of the midfielder for producing \u201canother really big game for Liverpool\u201d.<\/p>\n
Injury concerns test Liverpool\u2019s depth<\/p>\n
Slot suggested Gomez\u2019s issue is more straightforward, indicating the defender is unlikely to be available for next weekend\u2019s trip to Tottenham.
\n\u201cWhen a player comes off with a muscle injury like Joe, that\u2019s usually not a good sign,\u201d Slot explained, adding he would not expect Gomez to be in next week\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n
While Conor Bradley\u2019s return from suspension and Jeremie Frimpong\u2019s availability provide some cover, Slot also confirmed Liverpool will soon be without Mohamed Salah due to AFCON commitments. That reality only increases the importance of Szoboszlai\u2019s fitness.<\/p>\n
With Liverpool now unbeaten in four league matches and up to fifth in the table, maintaining the availability of their most influential performers could prove vital in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n
For now, the spotlight remains firmly on Szoboszlai\u2019s recovery \u2014 because few players are as central to Liverpool\u2019s momentum right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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