Florian Wirtz injury: What Andoni Iraola said after 23y/o hobbled off during Liverpool win
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14-second readLiverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton was marred by Florian Wirtz's injury, requiring treatment on the pitch and substitution in the 65th minute with a suspected ankle problem. Wirtz had been influential, contributing to the opening goal. Andoni Iraola later provided an update on the injury. The match took place on Sunday.
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Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton was marred by Florian Wirtz's injury, requiring treatment on the pitch and substitution in the 65th minute with a suspected ankle problem. Wirtz had been influential, contributing to the opening goal. Andoni Iraola later provided an update on the injury. The match took place on Sunday.
Andoni Iraola stated that Wirtz suffered a "small twist of the ankle" and expressed caution due to the tight fixture schedule, saying "we need to see where he is". Iraola's comments were made after the match via liverpoolfc.com. The injury's severity is being assessed.
Wirtz is likely to be rested for the Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea on Wednesday, with a potential return date being the Premier League match against Arsenal next Sunday, pending the injury's resolution. The tight turnaround between fixtures is a consideration.
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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 minute with a suspected ankle problem. It was the German’s shot that Pascal Gross diverted into his team’s net for the Reds’ opening goal in the first half, with our number 7 enjoying another influential performance before he was forced off later in the afternoon. After the match, Andoni Iraola provided an update on the injury to Wirtz, with the head coach confident that it’s not a major issue but also preaching caution given the tight turnaround between fixtures.
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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 He was withdrawn in the 65th...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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