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Andoni Iraola provides Florian Wirtz injury update after his substitution in Liverpool win

Andoni Iraola says the ankle injury that forced Florian Wirtz off during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion does not look serious, although the midfielder will be assessed before the Reds…

By Vignesh Raja · Sportskeeda

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Andoni Iraola confirmed Florian Wirtz's ankle injury does not look serious after his substitution against Brighton.
Liverpool defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 with an own goal and a strike from Alexander Isak.
Wirtz will be assessed by medical staff ahead of Liverpool's upcoming midweek Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.

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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola stated that Florian Wirtz's ankle injury does not appear serious following his substitution during a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. The German midfielder went down in the 65th minute at Anfield before being replaced by Trey Nyoni, having earlier played a key role in Liverpool's opening goal.

Wirtz will undergo a medical assessment ahead of a busy schedule featuring upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal. Liverpool are currently managing several squad absences, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, and Victor Munoz already sidelined.

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Andoni Iraola provides Florian Wirtz injury update after his substitution in Liverpool win

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