Florian Wirtz fitness issue emerges ahead of Chelsea

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Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool in the summer transfer window but has yet to consistently hit top form. The Reds are preparing for the visit of the Blues as they look to secure Champions League qualification in the final three games of the season.Chelsea are no longer in the race for the top five, leaving Bournemouth, Brentford, and Brighton & Hove Albion as the remaining sides capable of catching Liverpool and Aston Villa.Arne Slot will be hoping for a response after the defeat to Manchester United, but his task has been complicated by a growing injury list.Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Alisson Becker were all absent from Wednesday’s training session.

According to Sky Sports, both Konate and Wirtz trained away from the main group.The reasons for their absences remain unclear, but both players still have time to recover ahead of the weekend fixture, which could prove decisive in Liverpool’s push for Champions League qualification.Wirtz arrived at Liverpool for £116million in the summer transfer window, making him one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history, but has yet to consistently hit top form.The Germany attacking midfielder has registered five goals and four assists in 31 Premier League games this season, with most of his contributions coming during the winter period. However, his form has dipped in recent weeks.Arne Slot believes Florian Wirtz will continue to improve the longer he stays at Liverpool.

His improvement, he was already an elite player, has been for me obvious. That is the beauty of the signings we made.” Chelsea Florian Wirtz