"Need to get it sorted" – Liverpool star on injury as tests are awaited

Wirtz twisted his ankle during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton on Sunday; tests pending but he expects to return for the Arsenal match on November 1st.

Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz picked up an ankle injury in the 65th minute of Sunday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, forcing him off the pitch. The 23-year-old Germany international told Sky Deutschland and Sport1 that he has been dealing with the ankle issue for a few weeks but believes it is not serious. "We haven't done any tests yet, but I think it's not too serious. I've been twisting my ankle a bit over the last few weeks. I need to get that sorted out somehow. Then I think I'll be back for the next game," Wirtz said.

Liverpool face Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday before hosting Arsenal in the league on November 1st. Manager Andoni Iraola may rest Wirtz for the midweek cup tie, as he did against Tottenham in September, but the player is optimistic about featuring against the Gunners. Initial signs suggest no serious damage, pending formal test results.