Dominik Szoboszlai was ruled out of Liverpool’s match against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, Oct. 11, sidelined by a hamstring injury that caught the club off guard. The 25-year-old midfielder had not been known to be carrying any issue heading into the game, making his absence an unexpected setback for Liverpool just as it looked to extend its unbeaten start to the season.
The exact moment Szoboszlai suffered the injury has not been made clear. What is certain is the timing, with Liverpool needing him available for one of the toughest fixtures on its early-season schedule.
What The Club Confirmed About The Injury
Szoboszlai reportedly missed out due to a hamstring injury, according to Yahoo Sports. No further detail on severity or recovery timeline has been provided.
Midfield Options Without Szoboszlai
Liverpool now has to navigate the Manchester City match and whatever follows without its regular midfield starter, though no official word has been given on who fills the void in his absence. The uncertainty is compounded by the fact that Szoboszlai is not the only attacking piece missing. He joins Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo on the sidelined list, with both forwards having picked up their own injuries during the recent international break while away with their national teams.
Szoboszlai’s Season So Far
Before the injury, Szoboszlai had been one of the most reliable fixtures in Liverpool’s lineup. He started all five of the club’s Premier League matches this season and scored one goal, underscoring the described significance of losing him, as he has been characterized as one of the team’s most vital players this term.
Liverpool entered Sunday’s match with an unbeaten record in the league, having won two and drawn three of its opening five fixtures. Manchester City arrived unbeaten, having won all five Premier League matches to sit atop the table.
What’s Next
No timeline has been given for Szoboszlai’s return.
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