Dominik Szoboszlai
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been assessed by Hungary’s medical team after picking up a knee injury during Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
The 25-year-old went down towards the end of the first half at Selhurst Park and required treatment before returning for the second period with strapping around his knee.
He was eventually replaced by Trey Nyoni in the 69th minute, having earlier delivered the free-kick that led to Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal.
Speaking after the match, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola explained that Szoboszlai had extended his knee slightly and was not fully comfortable when he finished the game.
The Spaniard admitted he would prefer the midfielder not to travel for international duty but understood that the player would want to represent his country.
The Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) confirmed on Monday morning that Szoboszlai was undergoing medical examinations following the usual protocol for such situations. However, it initially provided no further details about the nature or severity of the problem.
The latest injury comes after a difficult period for the Liverpool midfielder, who had only recently returned to regular action following a hamstring problem.
Szoboszlai started all four of Hungary’s Nations League matches in September and October before returning to Liverpool with the injury. He subsequently missed five of the club’s next six matches, including the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City and the trip to LASK.
He returned to the starting line-up against Brentford on October 17 but was forced off after around 32 minutes. Iraola later confirmed that it was the same hamstring problem and that the player had not fully recovered.
The midfielder then made his return as a substitute in Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on November 1 before starting against Fenerbahce four days later and Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Szoboszlai’s availability is particularly important for Hungary, who have two Nations League fixtures to negotiate. They face Georgia on Saturday before hosting Northern Ireland at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Tuesday, November 17.
Hungary currently sit second in Group B2, one point behind Northern Ireland, with the group winners earning promotion to League A.
The midfielder also appeared to signal his intention to remain involved with the national team on Monday evening, posting pictures of himself arriving at the Hungary camp with the caption: “Back in town.”
The MLSZ have provided a fresh update on their captain, posting on Tuesday morning that Szoboszlai will remain with the Hungary squad after the medical examinations.
The federation described his problem as a knee sprain and confirmed that its medical staff would do everything possible to make the captain available.
“Dominik Szoboszlai has undergone the required medical examinations. 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,” the statement read.
“However, a decision on his availability for the match will almost certainly only be made at the last minute.”
Szoboszlai Dominik átesett a protokollnak megfelelő vizsgálatokon. Térdrándulását követően a válogatott egészségügyi stábja az elkövetkező napokban mindent elkövet annak érdekében, hogy a csapat kapitánya mihamarabb a szakmai stáb rendelkezésére állhasson. Játékáról azonban minden bizonnyal csak az utolsó pillanatban születik majd döntés. #csakegyutt #magyarok #GEOHUN #HUNNIR @_SZD10
— MLSZ (@MLSZhivatalos) November 10, 2026
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