Liverpool have received a positive update on midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday.
Scan Results Bring Relief for Reds
The Hungary international was forced off with an ankle problem in the 83rd minute of Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield last weekend. He had been deputising at right-back after Joe Gomez's early injury and Conor Bradley's suspension.
According to a report from The Athletic, Szoboszlai has since undergone a scan on the injury. The results have indicated that the 24-year-old has not sustained significant damage, offering a major boost to manager Arne Slot.
The report adds that Szoboszlai has 'responded well to treatment in recent days' and has not been definitively ruled out of the trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Slot's Cautious Optimism and Gomez Blow
Speaking after the Brighton match, Slot expressed initial concern but highlighted the player's resilience. 'It didn’t look great when I just saw him. But he has unbelievable mentality so let’s hope for the best,' the Dutch coach said.
However, the news is less promising for defender Joe Gomez. The versatile England player suffered a hamstring injury in the first half against Brighton and is expected to be unavailable for the Tottenham game.
The Athletic states that Liverpool will take a 'cautious approach' with Gomez, but believe the issue is 'relatively minor'. Slot was pragmatic about the situation: 'If I have a player who goes off with a muscle injury like Joe, that’s normally not a positive thing. I would not expect him to be in the squad next week [against Tottenham] but sometimes you get a positive surprise.'
Looking Ahead to the Festive Fixtures
Should Szoboszlai miss the showdown with Spurs, Liverpool are already looking ahead to his potential return. The club expect the midfielder to be available for the home game against Wolves on December 27, providing a quick turnaround during the busy festive period.
This update will be a relief for Liverpool fans, as Szoboszlai has been a key creative force in the team's engine room this season. His potential availability, coupled with a seemingly short-term issue for Gomez, means Slot's squad depth is only lightly tested ahead of a critical away fixture.
