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Liverpool vs Villareal, Szoboszlai recovery needs patience, Frimpong injured again
Liverpool's Szoboszlai requires patience as Frimpong faces fresh injury ahead of Champions League clash.
In brief
Liverpool's Szoboszlai requires patience as Frimpong faces fresh injury ahead of Champions League clash. Liverpool's Szoboszlai needs time to recover from hamstring injury while Frimpong's new muscle problem could keep him out until after November 9-17 international break. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Liverpool injury update
Liverpool faces double injury concerns ahead of Champions League match with Villarreal.
“Liverpool has been handed a double injury concern ahead of its Champions League meeting with Villarreal, with Dominik Szoboszlai requiring a careful recovery from a hamstring issue and Jeremie Frimpong facing an uncertain spell out with a fresh muscle problem”
Frimpong injury details
Frimpong's new muscle injury could keep him out until after November 9-17 international break.
“Frimpong has a new muscle injury ... Difficult to predict. We will have to wait until he recovers, but it is going to be difficult before the (November 9-17 international) break”
Szoboszlai injury status
Szoboszlai's hamstring issue is not new and requires careful recovery.
“Szoboszlai is different, it’s not a new injury. I think it is in the same place it was in the past week. It hasn’t worsened. We probably have to be a bit patient until he recovers fully, but it is not like he has to wait a long time to come back”
Frimpong's recent struggles
Frimpong has struggled with fitness and form since joining Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen.
“The 25-year-old Dutch international has endured a frustrating period since his move from Bayer Leverkusen last year, with fitness and form issues limiting his impact”
Szoboszlai's contribution
Szoboszlai has scored three goals in eight appearances this season.
“The 25-year-old has been an important presence for Liverpool this season, scoring three goals in eight appearances across all competitions”
Liverpool's selection concerns
Liverpool already has several long-term absentees including Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni.
“Liverpool already has several long-term absentees, including Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni, adding to Andoni Iraola’s selection concerns”
The takeaway
Liverpool's Szoboszlai needs time to recover from hamstring injury while Frimpong's new muscle problem could keep him out until after November 9-17 international break.
