Arne Slot reveals Florian Wirtz injury timeline as Liverpool update emerges ahead of Wolves
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Credit: Imago Arne Slot reveals Florian Wirtz injury timeline as Liverpool update emerges ahead of Wolves Sat 28 February 2026 18:14, UK Arne Slot has revealed the likelihood of Florian Wirtz featuring for Liverpool against Wolves at Molineux Stadium.The 22-year-old missed the dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest with a back injury, with Dominik Szoboszlai occupying his role as the Reds hammered West Ham on Saturday, 28 February.With Slot‘s side putting five goals past the Hammers, they had no trouble producing chances at Anfield, but there is concern over the attacking midfielder’s progress on the treatment table.Despite a slow start to England, Wirtz now has six goals and six assists across all competitions, becoming an undroppable figure on Merseyside, so Slot will be desperate to welcome him back from injury.Luckily for the team at the bottom of the Premier League table, he might be missing for another game.Credit: Imago 🏥 Liverpool Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from the Axa Training Centre: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Liverpool first-team squad. VISIT THE INJURY HUBRead more: Three decisions Tim Robinson got wrong in Liverpool vs West Ham.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Florian Wirtz unlikely to return from injury vs WolvesLiverpool are set to face Rob Edwards‘ side on Tuesday, 3 March, but the game could come too soon for the talented international, who is without a goal contribution in his last three appearances.Speaking in his post-match press conference, Slot was quizzed about Wirtz’s return, clarifying: “I think that will be too early,” when asked if he would feature against Wolves.While he did follow that up by saying that the decision will be “tight” ahead of kick-off, it does not sound as though the German international will be at 100 per cent ahead of the clash.Arne Slot says on Florian Wirtz when asked if he will be OK for the Wolves game on Tuesday: "I think that will be too early". Clarifies that it is "probably" too early, so not definitely, and will be "tight" for the game after.— Lewis Steele (@LewisSteele_) February 28, 2026 View Tweet The Reds have more than enough talent to secure three points against Wolves, even without Wirtz in attack, but victory could be crucial in the race for Champions League football.Read more: The supercomputer has predicted Liverpool’s chances of winning the Champions League.