Arne Slot gives new Florian Wirtz injury update and issues caution over returning Liverpool star

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCArne Slot has discussed when Florian Wirtz will be back in the Liverpool squad and discussed the return of Jeremie FrimpongArne Slot has given an update on the availability of Florian Wirtz for Liverpool's Wolverhampton Wanderers double header this week.The Reds travel to Molineux on Tuesday to face Rob Edwards' basement side in the Premier League before returning three days later to face them once more in the FA Cup fifth round.But they will have to do it without influential playmaker Wirtz, who continues to be sidelined with a back injury.READ MORE: Arne Slot is building something 'totally different' but I wouldn't like to play with Mohamed SalahREAD MORE: Arne Slot faces Curtis Jones decision as Liverpool consider another right-back changeSlot had briefed reporters on the German international's absence after the 5-2 home win over West Ham United on Saturday, and having faced the media for his pre-match press conference on Monday, little has changed.When asked about Wirtz, the Liverpool head coach said: "It's not anything different to what I said after the game [against West Ham]. The game tomorrow will probably come too soon and maybe the game at the weekend as well."But let's see how it ends up.

We hope to have him back somewhere next week. Maybe earlier, maybe a bit later, but that time scale."The Reds were forced to field a side on Saturday without Wirtz and another player who has become increasingly important in recent weeks - Jeremie Frimpong.The Dutch full-back has now recovered from his own injury and impressed after coming off the bench for the final 20 minutes against the Hammers.But Slot struck and air of caution over being careful with the former Bayer Leverkusen star, with so many matches coming up in a short space of time.Slot said: "Having Jeremie back is very nice but playing three games in seven days is a challenge."We have to take into account a lot of games, especially players who come back from injuries."But we know the importance of every game now.

But I'm not the only one to have that."I prefer to manage how many minutes he can be given rather than see him with the medical team."After the matches against Wolves, Liverpool travel to Galatasaray for a Champions League round-of-16 first leg.Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings.Liverpool FCFlorian WirtzWolverhampton Wanderers FCBarclay's Premier LeagueJeremie FrimpongFA CupArne Slot