Injury
Carabao Cup
Liverpool 'optimistic' over Wirtz injury recovery
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Iraola expects Wirtz to be available for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea.
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UK timesStrong9 reports from 6 outlets. First reported by Kicker, Sun 14:17.
- ESPN
- The Independent
- Kicker
- Sport Witness
- Evening Standard
- Liverpool Echo
- Florian Wirtz faces Liverpool fitness race as he battles ankle injuryThe Independent
- Iraola "quite optimistic": Wirtz likely ready for ChelseaKicker
- Liverpool 'optimistic' over Wirtz injury recoveryESPNThis article
- "Need to get it sorted" – Liverpool star on injury as tests are awaitedSport Witness
- How serious is Wirtz's injury?Kicker
4 more reports
- Liverpool injury update: Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Victor Munoz latest news and return datesEvening Standard
- Liverpool dealt Florian Wirtz injury blow as Andoni Iraola provides updateLiverpool Echo
- Double blow for Florian Wirtz after Brighton win as worry emerges ahead of Chelsea and ArsenalLiverpool Echo
- LIVE! Wirtz shoots Liverpool ahead against BrightonKicker
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