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Published on 2024-02-23 13:13:00
Liverpool’s assistant manager, Pep Lijnders, provided an update on the availability of key players ahead of England’s League Cup final against Chelsea. According to Lijnders, Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, along with Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai, may only be available for the game at the last minute due to their respective injuries.
Salah, who recently suffered muscle fatigue, was unable to play in Liverpool’s midweek victory over Luton. The Egyptian forward had injured his hamstring during the African Cup of Nations and his fitness for the upcoming final remains uncertain.
Nunez, another key player for Liverpool, also missed the midweek game after being substituted at half-time during the team’s win against Brentford last Saturday. Szoboszlai, who is dealing with a hamstring problem, is another player whose availability for the final is in question.
Lijnders mentioned that there are still two days before the final, allowing for further assessment of the players’ fitness. The team will utilize the upcoming training sessions to evaluate whether Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai can be included in the squad for the crucial match at Wembley Stadium.
The uncertainty surrounding these key players adds to the anticipation and intrigue surrounding the highly anticipated final between Liverpool and Chelsea. With Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai potentially playing a pivotal role in the outcome of the game, Liverpool fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on their availability as the final draws closer.
As Liverpool prepares to face off against Chelsea in the League Cup final, the team’s assistant manager remains hopeful that Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai will be able to recover in time to make significant contributions to their team’s performance. The final decision on their participation will be made at the last minute after considering their fitness levels following the upcoming training sessions.
In conclusion, Liverpool’s key players are facing a race against time to recover from their injuries and be available for the League Cup final against Chelsea. The final decision on their participation will be made closer to the game after assessing their fitness levels in the upcoming training sessions. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai’s availability as Liverpool looks to secure victory in the prestigious final at Wembley Stadium.
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