Liverpool could be facing further selection concerns ahead of their crucial Premier League meeting with Manchester City this afternoon, with the Reds already having confirmed two notable absentees for the showdown.
Andoni Iraola’s side will be desperate to put in a strong performance against Manchester City, with the outcome potentially having significant implications for their ambitions this season.
However, Liverpool’s preparations have been overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding the availability of several first-team players.
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo have already been ruled out of the contest, leaving Liverpool potentially short of attacking options for one of their most important fixtures of the campaign. #
The possibility of further absences would represent another unwanted complication for Iraola as he prepares his side for the challenge.
Neither Dominik Szoboszlai nor Alexis Mac Allister has been spotted arriving at Liverpool’s team hotel this morning, raising questions over their availability for the meeting with City.
The development is particularly notable given that neither midfielder had a reported injury heading into the fixture.
Szoboszlai has made an influential start to the season, providing energy, creativity and an attacking threat from midfield.
The Hungarian has also recently represented his country during the international break, adding to his workload ahead of Liverpool’s return to Premier League action.
Mac Allister has similarly been an important figure for the Reds, offering composure and technical quality in the middle of the park.
The Argentine has also been on international duty, meaning Liverpool will be hoping both players have returned without any fitness issues.
Liverpool have already confirmed that Isak and Gakpo will miss Sunday’s encounter. Isak returned from Sweden duty with a thigh problem, while Gakpo sustained an ankle injury during international action.
With both forwards unavailable, any further absences would leave Iraola with additional decisions to make ahead of kick-off.
However, Szoboszlai and Mac Allister’s failure to appear at the team hotel does not confirm that either player is injured or will miss the match.
Liverpool’s official team news will provide a clearer indication of their availability.
Szoboszlai & Mac Allister not spotted at #LFC team hotel this morning. ❌👀 https://t.co/m2ygHYa8kc
— Keefe Irwin (@KeefeIrwinSport) October 11, 2026
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