Liverpool star pushing to return from injury ahead of Arsenal tie
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Liverpool star is hoping to regain fitness in time for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal. Liverpool have another major test ahead as they prepare to face Arsenal in the Premier League, with Andoni Iraola hoping to welcome back some injured players.The Reds secured their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea and must now turn their attention to Sunday’s clash at Anfield.After trusting several youngsters against Chelsea, Iraola could look to his more experienced players against the defending champions, provided they are fit.Dominik Szoboszlai has missed Liverpool’s last three games after being forced off against Brentford.
Although the midfielder has yet to rejoin full team training, Iraola confirmed he is back on the grass, suggesting his return may be approaching.Iraola stated last week: “Dom is going to be out this weekend, I don’t think he is far [away from a return] but he has not trained with the group still and also considering that the other day we started him and he had to go out.“He is in a good place, he is already training outside alone and is going to train with the group, but he is not ready for this one.”Szoboszlai missed Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Chelsea. However, according to the Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele, the midfielder is pushing to return in time for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal.The 26-year-old has been struggling with a hamstring problem since returning from international duty in September and October.He missed Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City and their Champions League win over LASK before returning to the starting line-up against Brentford, only to be forced off after 30 minutes.The Hungary captain was Liverpool’s Player of the Season in 2025/26, signed a new contract in the summer and remains one of the squad’s most influential and admired figures.Szoboszlai, who was appointed one of Liverpool’s vice-captains by Iraola this season, has made eight appearances and scored three goals across all competitions.Support DaveOCKOP and enjoy the site completely ad-free.
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