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Andoni Iraola reveals Dominik Szoboszlai injury latest in three-man Liverpool update

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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola provided an update on Dominik Szoboszlai's hamstring injury during a press conference, confirming that Szoboszlai will miss Sunday’s match against Brighton due to the ongoing issue. Additionally, Iraola stated that midfielder Bradley Barcola is fit for selection despite individual training earlier in the week, while Victor Munoz remains uncertain for the game because of a knee injury sustained against Brentford.

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As of October 23, 2026, Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's head coach, revealed that Dominik Szoboszlai will miss Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League match against Brighton on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Szoboszlai was previously sidelined for Liverpool’s last home game, a 3-0 loss to Manchester City, and the Champions League win over LASK. Despite undergoing individual training, he has not fully recovered enough to train with the team group yet. The midfielder injured his hamstring while playing for Hungary in Nations League duty and had to leave an earlier match against Villarreal due to the injury. Additionally, Iraola confirmed that Matheus Barcola, despite individual training on Thursday, will be available for selection against Brighton.

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Szoboszlai missed Liverpool’s last home game in the Premier League - a 3-0 loss to Manchester City - as well as the Champions League win over LASK with a hamstring injury sustained while on Nations League duty with Hungary. asserted

Szoboszlai → miss → Hungary

As a result, Szoboszlai watched on from the sidelines as Liverpool fought back from two goals down to beat Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday night, though it’s understood he has not made his existing problem any worse. asserted

problem → watch → night

Liverpool are next in action on Sunday afternoon when they host a free-scoring Brighton side at Anfield, and Iraola has revealed the latest on his injured midfielder. asserted

Iraola → host → midfielder

Speaking on Friday in the pre-match press conference, the Reds head coach said: “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. asserted

he → speak → him

“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.” asserted

he → train → one

Barcola, meanwhile, trained individually and away from the group on Thursday to spark concerns over his fitness but Iraola has confirmed the France international will be available for selection. asserted

international → train → selection

“Bradley has trained today normally, he is fine,” the Spaniard added. asserted

Spaniard → train → ?

“It was no problem, just a matter of sometimes you have have to deal with the load and consider sometimes they have to stay inside but he is fine.” asserted

he → have → load

Munoz, however, remains a doubt after sustaining a knee injury against Brentford which kept him out against Villarreal. asserted

which → remain → Villarreal

Read More Iraola added: “Victor has a knock he received against Brentford in the first half, he could finish the game very well but he is dealing with some pain since then. uncertain

he → read → pain

“It was too early the other day against Villarreal, and I think it is going to be difficult [for Brighton] but I really don't know.” asserted

I → think → Brighton

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