Fears that Dominik Szoboszlai picked up a serious injury against Brighton have been dismissed, with the Hungarian hoping to play for Liverpool against Tottenham.
Saturday saw Szoboszlai withdrawn in the 83rd minute during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton, due to an ankle injury sustained in the second half.
Thankfully, “a scan subsequently allayed fears that he could be facing an extended spell on the sidelines,” according to the Athletic.
Journalist James Pearce reports that Szoboszlai has since “responded well to treatment” and the 25-year-old “is hoping to be passed fit” to face Tottenham on Saturday evening.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 13, 2025: Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot gives Dominik Szoboszlai instructions whilst Joe Gomez receives treatment during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
However, it isn’t guaranteed that he will be available, with Liverpool “to monitor him closely before making a final decision on Friday.”
If he can’t play this weekend, Szoboszlai “will definitely be back” to play Wolves at Anfield seven days later, on December 27.
This will come as a relief to supporters and Liverpool coaching staff alike, who have watched Szoboszlai become one of the Reds’ most-heavily relied upon players.
This season, only two outfielders to have played more minutes for club and country in Europe’s top five leagues: Virgil van Dijk and Genoa’s Johan Vasquez.
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