Dominik Szoboszlai Injury Latest Leaves Liverpool Waiting Before Manchester United Clash

Liverpool have a familiar problem again, Dominik Szoboszlai and his fitness. The midfielder picked up a knee sprain in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace and, for now, there is no certainty over what comes next.

He has still linked up with Hungary for the international break, which tells you one thing straight away, the issue is not being treated as a complete shutdown. Even so, that does not mean he will play. It means he is being monitored, assessed and managed day by day.

That matters because Szoboszlai has already had an interrupted season. A hamstring problem forced him to miss five matches last month, and Liverpool have already seen how quickly a minor issue can become a recurring headache when a player is rushed back. He returned in the 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal, then started against Crystal Palace, where the latest setback arrived.

Hungary Assess Szoboszlai Knee Sprain

Hungary have two Nations League fixtures left, against Georgia and Northern Ireland, and the decision on their captain will go late. Their update was clear enough: “Dominik Szoboszlai has undergone the required medical examinations.” They added, “Following his knee sprain, the national team’s medical staff will do everything possible over the coming days to ensure that the team captain is available to the coaching staff as soon as possible. However, a decision on his availability for the match will almost certainly only be made at the last minute.”

Liverpool Fitness Concern Before Anfield Return

For Liverpool and Andoni Iraola, this is simple. They need good news before Manchester United visit Anfield on November 22. Szoboszlai brings running power, control and intensity in midfield, and Liverpool have already had enough disruption in that area.

There is no drama to add here. The situation is straightforward. Szoboszlai has a knee sprain, Hungary are checking him, and Liverpool will wait. That is where it stands.