Wirtz gives injury update and responds to criticism after Liverpool’s win over Brighton
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7-second readGermany star Florian Wirtz provided an encouraging injury update after a knock forced him off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Florian Wirtz has moved to ease fears that the injury which forced him off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday is a serious one.
The Germany international, who was substituted in the 65th minute after seemingly jarring his ankle in a challenge, offered a positive initial assessment of the problem when speaking to the BBC.
“I think it should be alright, it's not too bad, but I don't know much yet, we still have to check it, but I think it's not going to take long,” he said.
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OffsAIde · reported · 2026-10-26 11:31 UTC
Wirtz offers cautious injury update and addresses criticism after Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 ↗
Florian Wirtz offered an encouraging early update after a knock forced him off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. He was withdrawn in the 65th...
Bulinews · reported · 2026-10-26 11:06 UTC
Wirtz gives injury update and responds to criticism after Liverpool’s win over Brighton ↗
Germany star Florian Wirtz provided an encouraging injury update after a knock forced him off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Empire of the Kop · reported · 2026-10-26 09:39 UTC
Florian Wirtz injury: What Andoni Iraola said after 23y/o hobbled off during Liverpool win ↗
Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Sunday was tempered by an injury to Florian Wirtz just before the midway point of the second half. The 23-year-old required treatment on the pitch and was substituted for Trey Nyoni in the 65th
Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-26 07:05 UTC
Liverpool injury update: Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Victor Munoz latest news and return dates ↗
Florian Wirtz the latest addition to the injury list after big win over BrightonLiverpool put on one of their best performances of the season on Saturday as they breezed past...
Hayters TV · reported · 2026-10-25 17:26 UTC
Liverpool boss Iraola on beating Brighton and Wirtz injury worry ↗
Andoni Iraola has played down fears over Florian Wirtz after the Liverpool midfielder was forced off with an ankle problem during the 2-0 win over Brighton.Wirtz will now be assessed...
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