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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…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:38 PM
Andoni Iraola provides Florian Wirtz injury update after his substitution in Liverpool win
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.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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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