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Iraola "quite optimistic": Wirtz likely ready for Chelsea
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Wirtz substituted with a knock on Sunday but expected to be fit for Wednesday's Chelsea match.
Florian Wirtz was withdrawn during Sunday's match due to an injury concern, but Liverpool Leverkusen manager Xabi Iraola expressed optimism about his availability. The injury does not appear to be serious, and Wirtz is likely to be available for selection when Leverkusen face Chelsea on Wednesday.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at kicker.de. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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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 ChelseaKickerThis article
- Liverpool 'optimistic' over Wirtz injury recoveryESPN
- "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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