Dominik Szoboszlai injury latest as Liverpool get set to make late call for Tottenham clash
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballDominik SzoboszlaiLatest on Dominik Szoboszlai's hopes of being declared fit for Saturday's trip to Tottenham HotspurDominik Szoboszlai is facing a race against time to be declared fit for Liverpool's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.And a decision will now likely be taken on Friday ahead of the trip to North London the following day as Arne Slot's men look to make it six unbeaten in all competitions.Szoboszlai has been one of the standout players of a difficult campaign so far for Slot's Premier League champions and has started all 16 fixtures of the Reds' league term, filling in as a right-sided full-back on occasion due to injuries and suspension to the likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley and most recently Joe Gomez.However the Hungary captain picked up an ankle injury during Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion and was withdrawn in the second period for Federico Chiesa. Prior to that late substitution at Anfield, Szoboszlai had played every minute for Slot in the league.READ MORE: 'Irritated' Liverpool legend Graeme Souness takes aim at Mohamed Salah - 'Look in the mirror'READ MORE: Why Mohamed Salah was left out of Egypt squad ahead of AFCON after Arne Slot rowA decision is now expected to be taken over his inclusion for the travelling squad on Friday, with Slot set to speak to the media to preview the game from 9.45am at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby.A fit Szoboszlai would be a significant boost for Slot given the form of the former RB Leipzig midfielder.
The 2023 signing has arguably been the Reds' most consistent performer and the hope is that he will be able to declare himself ready for the trip to face Thomas Frank's side in the capital.Joe Gomez is expected to miss the game after suffering what was feared to be a hamstring issue in the first half of Saturday's victory over Brighton but Conor Bradley is once more available for selection after serving a one-match ban against the Seagulls.Liverpool will be without Mohamed Salah for the weekend, with Egypt international now with his compatriots ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign getting underway on Monday evening against Zimbabwe.Arne Slot - Notes on a SeasonThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more£11.99£5.98AmazonBuy Now on AmazonAmazon has knocked 50% off 'Arne Slot - Notes on a Season', which recalls Liverpool's historic 20th league title through the eyes of the head coach.