Liverpool have been handed a Florian Wirtz injury update ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham at the weekend.
Wirtz, 22, has been dealing with a back issue that forced him out of the Nottingham Forest game last weekend. The German could only watch on from the sidelines as Alexis Mac Allister netted a late winner for the Reds.
And Arne Slot has now confirmed he won't be available for this weekend's clash with West Ham. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Dutchman confirmed: "Jeremie is OK, trained with us and is available, don't expect Florian to be, which is a disappointment.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Florian Wirtz of Liverpool breaks away from Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield on November 04, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Florian Wirtz withdrew from the warm-up against Leeds (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"Every time my player isn't available is disappointment and I didn't expect. No [idea how long he is out] usually I do but don't want to share it but I honestly don't know.
"It's a big accomplishment for him to stay fit for such a long time because he had to stay fit to make the step up but unfortunately he is not available.
"Which is a disappointment for him and for us, because he played really well."
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