Arne Slot gives unexpected Florian Wirtz Liverpool injury update - 'I honestly don't know'
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool head coach Arne Slot has given the injury latest on Florian Wirtz and Jeremie FrimpongFlorian Wirtz has been ruled out of Liverpool's Premier League clash against West Ham United this weekend - with Arne Slot admitting he has no idea when the attacking midfielder will return.But the Reds will be bolstered by the return of Jeremie Frimpong for the visit of the Hammers on Saturday afternoon after almost a month on the sidelines.Wirtz was named in the starting line-up for last week's win at Nottingham Forest but was forced to withdraw shortly before kick-off after complaining of a back problem.READ MORE: Cody Gakpo shares Liverpool dressing room feelings on Rio Ngumoha after exciting reminderREAD MORE: Liverpool Champions League rematch confirmed after red card controversySpeaking immediately after the game, Slot was confident the 22-year-old would not face an extended spell on the sidelines. But the Liverpool boss offered a more gloomy update when speaking on Friday morning."We don't expect Florian to be available," said Slot.
"That's a disappointment, something I didn't expect after last week. Sometimes that's how things can evolve."Asked if he had any idea of the length of absence, the Reds head coach added: "No.
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."Frimpong has been absent since suffering a groin problem early in the Champions League win over Qarabag on January 28.And of the Holland international, Slot said: "Jeremie trained with us a few times this week, he is available."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.Arne SlotLiverpool FCFlorian WirtzJeremie FrimpongWest Ham United FCBarclay's Premier League