Liverpool could see new signing in action at World Cup for first time after boost
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesVictor MunozLiverpool have just three players left at the World Cup, but new signing Victor Munoz could be available for Spain's last-16 clash with Austria after returning to full trainingLiverpool new signing Victor Munoz trains with the Spain squad at the The Baylor School on June 29, 2026 in Chattanooga(Image: Pablo Garcia/Soccrates/Getty Images)Liverpool now have just three players left competing at the World Cup. Florian Wirtz, representing Germany, alongside Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo with the Netherlands, were eliminated via penalty shoot-outs in the round of 32 against Paraguay and Morocco respectively, while Alexander Isak and Sweden were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by France.However, Alisson Becker has progressed to the last 16 with Brazil, and Alexis Mac Allister is anticipated to join his Anfield colleague there, with holders Argentina expected to comfortably overcome Cape Verde on Friday.The remaining Reds representative at the World Cup is their only summer acquisition to date, Victor Munoz.
Yet fans haven't been afforded the opportunity to see the new £34.5m signing from Osasuna in action, as the winger was sidelined from Spain's Group H fixtures due to injury.Spain secured top spot in the group following victories against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, while unexpectedly being held to a stalemate by Cape Verde, who will be aiming to cause an even greater upset later this week, reports the Liverpool Echo.The European champions now face Austria tomorrow (Thursday) for a spot in the last 16 - and Munoz could be in contention.The 22-year-old has participated in training sessions with the Spain squad in Chattanooga as they prepare for the Los Angeles encounter. It remains highly doubtful that Munoz will feature from the start against Austria, given he has only recently returned to full training.Nevertheless, his comeback will provide a significant lift to manager Luis de la Fuente, who is left with Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal as his sole wide option following injuries to both Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino during the match against Uruguay.Victor Munoz became the second new arrival this summer after Jeremy Jacquet(Image: Europa Press Sports, Europa Press via Getty Images)Ahead of that fixture, Munoz spoke candidly about his frustration at being denied his maiden World Cup appearance, and the vital role played by Spain national team psychologist Javier Lopez Vallejo.He said: "We were carrying it (the injury), but I noticed a discomfort and we are trying to resume the process to be on the field as soon as possible."They have been very complicated moments because this is the dream of a child and seeing that it can be twisted by an injury annoys you a lot."Both abroad and here with Javi I have my talks.
It's a pleasure to have him."My team-mates have been a fundamental pillar for me to be eager every day. [The World Cup] is the only thing I think about. It's a dream and I want to be on the pitch as soon as possible."Munoz became Andoni Iraola's first acquisition earlier this month when Liverpool activated his £34.5m release clause at Osasuna, edging out Premier League rivals Newcastle United in the race for his signature.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Victor Munoz