Liverpool have been hit with a double injury setback as Florian Wirtz has suffered a muscle injury that rules him out of action for this weekend’s fixture. The German midfielder, who joined the Reds with huge expectations and has quickly become an influential presence under Arne Slot, picked up the issue in training, forcing the medical team to sideline him as a precaution.
Wirtz has been one of Liverpool’s decent performers since arriving at Anfield, adding creativity, vision, and attacking flair to the midfield. His absence comes at a crucial point in the season, with Liverpool preparing for a series of demanding matches across domestic and European competitions. Although the injury is considered minor, the club does not want to risk further damage by rushing him back.
Compounding concerns for the Reds, Conor Bradley has also been ruled out after sustaining a muscle injury of his own. The young right-back, who has been a reliable option in rotation and impressed with his energy and defensive maturity, is now expected to miss the next three weeks. His absence leaves a gap in the defensive setup and increases workload pressure on the remaining full-backs.
