Victor Munoz confirms if he’s fit to play for Liverpool and make debut vs Monaco at Anfield
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Liverpool supporters finally got their first impression of Victor Munoz on Wednesday as the Spaniard arrived at the AXA Training Centre.Munoz has been a slightly elusive figure since signing in the middle of June, with fans not able to watch him in action at all during the World Cup. But the wait to catch him in Liverpool red is finally over, as he completed media duties on Merseyside.During his first interview as a Red, Munoz was asked whether supporters can expect to see him making his debut during Sunday’s friendly against Monaco at Anfield, and while he said that it was ultimately up to Andoni Iraola to decide that, the 23-year-old did at least confirm that he is fit and ready if selected.
How excited are you by Liverpool’s surprise signing of Victor Munoz? Photo Credit: Getty Images/David Aliaga/NurPhoto Munoz could make Liverpool debut on SundayGiven his signing arrived completely out of the blue, and many fans may not have heard of previously heard of him, Munoz remains something of an unknown quantity to Liverpool supporters.Nevertheless, it was nice to finally have him in the building this week, and, according to the Spain international, he could settle in even further on Sunday.Asked by Liverpoolfc.com if he feels ready for minutes against Monaco, Munoz said that he is training normally, with any lingering fitness doubts no longer a concern.“Well, I think I’m ready,” Liverpool’s new No.
Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Andoni Iraola looks to have made his mind up on which Liverpool youngsters will join the first-team“Obviously if the coach says so after training and asks me to feature in the starting XI, I’ll be there. I’m keen and I can’t wait to get started. [Against] Monaco, why not?”Though it would be a surprise to see him get anything longer than 45 minutes, Iraola could really do with involving Munoz as soon as possible.His start to life at the club has already been delayed, and the quicker he can begin getting up to speed with his teammates – and the club as a whole – the better.