Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will undergo tests on a knee injury to ascertain his fitness for Hungary’s Nations League fixtures against Georgia and Northern Ireland. The 26-year-old was replaced after 69 minutes of the Anfield club’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
International Status and Group Standings
The Hungarian Football Federation have stated that their captain is following the usual protocol in such cases and that they will provide an update on his availability as soon as possible. Hungary currently sit second in Nations League Group B2, trailing group leaders Northern Ireland by one point ahead of their concluding campaign fixture in Budapest on November 17. Prior to that potential group decider, Marco Rossi’s squad are scheduled to travel to Georgia on Saturday.
Manager’s Concerns Over Fitness
Following the victory over Palace, which moved Liverpool up to fourth in the Premier League table, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed understanding that the player will do everything possible to represent his country. Iraola noted that the midfielder was not at full fitness when the match ended and explained that the medical staff will need to analyze the situation.
Szoboszlai previously missed Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City in October following an international window, alongside teammates Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, with Iraola eager to protect his squad from further physical strain. Iraola emphasized his concerns about losing key personnel during international breaks and explained that the player overextended his knee slightly during the weekend fixture.
