Florian Wirtz Liverpool absence vs Chelsea explained despite Arne Slot admission

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFlorian Wirtz has been left out of the Liverpool squad to take on Chelsea in the Premier League this afternoon despite Arne Slot saying he was back in trainingFlorian Wirtz is NOT in the Liverpool squad to face Chelsea this afternoon.Arne Slot explained in his pre-match press conference that Wirtz missed training earlier in the week through illness but said he was in contention to feature after returning on Thursday.However, Wirtz has not made it in time to be in the 20-man contingent to take on the Blues at Anfield.There will be more to follow. We'll bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.

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