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Nine players set to miss Liverpool vs Villarreal after triple Andoni Iraola blow

Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield in the Champions League with Andoni Iraola missing several players after they sustained multiple injuries against Brentford

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:24 AM
Nine players set to miss Liverpool vs Villarreal after triple Andoni Iraola blow
Key Things to Know
  • Up to eight Liverpool players could miss Tuesday's Champions League match against Villarreal.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong picked up new injuries during Saturday's victory against Brentford.
  • Victor Munoz missed training on Monday after suffering a knock at Brentford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola could be without up to eight players for Tuesday's Champions League match against Villarreal. Dominik Szoboszlai aggravated a hamstring injury and Jeremie Frimpong suffered a muscle issue during Saturday's win at Brentford, while Victor Munoz missed training on Monday due to a knock.

Long-term absentees Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni also remain sidelined through significant injuries. Additionally, Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa are unavailable after being left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad for the league stage.

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