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Chelsea boost as Andoni Iraola confirms two Liverpool stars likely ruled out

Andoni Iraola says Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are unlikely to be fit for Liverpool's Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.

By Leah Jones · The Pride Of London

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are unlikely to feature for Liverpool against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
Manager Andoni Iraola expressed optimism that midfielder Florian Wirtz will recover from an ankle knock to play.
Iraola confirmed he will make starting lineup changes to balance Premier League and Champions League demands.

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Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are doubtful for Liverpool's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Chelsea on Wednesday. Manager Andoni Iraola revealed that both players face a difficult race to be fit in time for the clash at Anfield, providing a boost for the visiting Blues.

While Szoboszlai battles a hamstring issue and Munoz remains sidelined, Iraola expressed optimism regarding Florian Wirtz following an ankle scare against Brighton. Iraola also confirmed plans to rotate his lineup to manage squad fatigue across domestic and European competitions.

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