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Wirtz, Munoz, Szoboszlai: Andoni Iraola provides injury updates ahead of Liverpool v Chelsea

Andoni Iraola has provided injury updates on several Liverpool players ahead of the Carabao Cup fixture against Chelsea on Wednesday night. The Reds managed to defeat Brighton on Sunday without Dominik Szoboszlai, Victor Munoz and Jeremie Frimpong, along with long-term…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 2:40 PM
Wirtz, Munoz, Szoboszlai: Andoni Iraola provides injury updates ahead of Liverpool v Chelsea
Key Things to Know
  • Andoni Iraola provided injury updates on Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Victor Munoz before facing Chelsea.
  • Iraola is optimistic that Wirtz will be available following a minor ankle problem against Brighton.
  • The Liverpool manager stated that availability will be more difficult for both Szoboszlai and Munoz.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola provided injury updates on Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Victor Munoz ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against Chelsea. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Iraola stated he is optimistic Wirtz will be available after suffering an ankle issue against Brighton. However, he noted that availability appears more difficult for Szoboszlai and Munoz.

Iraola confirmed there will definitely be changes to the starting lineup for the Chelsea match following a congested fixture list. The Empire of the Kop notes that Liverpool managed to defeat Brighton on Sunday despite missing several key squad members, including Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike, and Conor Bradley.

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