Liverpool Manager Andoni Iraola Confirms Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong Injuries After Brentford Win
“Dom felt the same injury again. So that injury probably hadn’t healed enough. We will need more time for him,” Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said after his side’s hard-fought victory.
Liverpool secured a 2-1 away victory against Brentford in the Premier League, but the win was heavily overshadowed by fresh fitness concerns within the squad. Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and full-back Jeremie Frimpong both sustained injuries during the match and face spells on the sidelines, according to club management.
Dominik Szoboszlai Suffers Recurring Hamstring Problem Against Brentford
Szoboszlai started the match as vice-captain but was forced off the pitch during the first half after experiencing a recurrence of a previous thigh issue. The midfielder had already missed Liverpool’s preceding two fixtures due to the same problem, raising questions about whether he returned to action prematurely. Iraola acknowledged that the Hungarian international felt the exact same discomfort, indicating the initial injury had not fully healed and will require a more extended recovery period.
Further compounding Liverpool’s defensive and tactical concerns, Frimpong entered the fray at the start of the second half to add attacking impetus. However, the Dutch defender lasted just six minutes before pulling up with a similar muscular issue. Frimpong hobbled off the pitch visibly distressed, leaving the technical staff to rely on other squad members.
Andoni Iraola Cites Fatigue and Quick Turnaround After Champions League Duty
Speaking to the media after the final whistle, Iraola connected the spate of injuries directly to a demanding fixture schedule and a taxing travel itinerary. The manager explained that the team returned late from Austria following a UEFA Champions League away fixture against LASK, leaving minimal time for proper physical recovery.
We were in a very delicate situation after returning from our Champions League match against LASK in Austria on Wednesday,
Iraola stated, as reported by NTVSpor and Cumhuriyet. We arrived late at night and probably didn’t have the opportunity to recover properly. Therefore, in both matches, you have to choose between players who started in the first eleven and are very tired, and players returning from injury but whose condition you are not 100% sure of.
Iraola defended his substitution choice by noting that with the opposition reduced to ten men, he wanted greater offensive output on the right flank before Victor Munoz ultimately stepped in to stabilize the position.
Upcoming Fixture Against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul Looms Large
Medical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans will determine the exact recovery timelines for both players, though initial club assessments confirm neither will be available immediately. The injuries arrive at a delicate juncture for the Merseyside club as preparations ramp up for European competition. Liverpool is scheduled to face Turkish side Fenerbahçe away in Istanbul on Wednesday, November 4, presenting Iraola with significant squad management challenges ahead of the high-profile European clash.
