Liverpool Faces Growing Injury Concerns Ahead of Brighton Match
Liverpool is dealing with an expanding injury list following a 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal on October 20, as the club prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, October 25.
Szoboszlai Aims for November Return Following Hamstring Setback
Dominik Szoboszlai is working toward a November 1 return against Arsenal after his attempted comeback against Brentford on October 17 was cut short by a hamstring problem. Iraola stated that the midfielder avoided aggravating the injury during his brief appearance, but the club is taking a cautious approach to his recovery. “He hasn’t worsened the injury but probably we have to be a little bit more patient until he recovers fully,” Iraola told Liverpool’s official website.
Frimpong and Munoz Suffer Injuries Before Upcoming Matches
Jeremie Frimpong suffered a muscle injury as a substitute against Brentford and is unlikely to return before the November international break. Meanwhile, Victor Munoz missed the Villarreal fixture after playing the second half of the Brentford win with strapping around his knee. Liverpool has not officially confirmed whether the strapping caused his absence, leaving his availability for the Brighton match unverified.
Long-Term Absentees Work Toward Recovery
Liverpool continues to manage several long-term rehabilitation cases in the squad. Conor Bradley is recovering from a significant knee injury sustained against Arsenal in January and is nearing partial group training ahead of a potential return around the November international break. Hugo Ekitike remains sidelined following an April Achilles tendon rupture, targeting a comeback in December or January. Giovanni Leoni is progressing from an ACL tear and knee damage suffered on his September 2025 debut against Southampton, with a potential return targeted for December 3 against Sunderland.
Frequently Asked Questions About Liverpool’s Squad Status
When is Dominik Szoboszlai expected to play again?
Szoboszlai is targeting a November 1 return for the fixture against Arsenal after recovering from a hamstring issue.
What caused Victor Munoz to miss the Villarreal match?
Liverpool has not confirmed the specific reason for Munoz’s absence, though he wore strapping on his knee during the previous win against Brentford.
When could Giovanni Leoni return to action?
Leoni is aiming for a potential return on December 3 against Sunderland as he recovers from an ACL tear sustained in September 2025.
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