Liverpool handed immediate injury blow after announcing transfer

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Anfield medical staff flew out to the US to carry out checks on the former Osasuna man before he put pen to paper on a six-year contract on Merseyside.Liverpool fans had naturally turned their attention to Spain's World Cup campaign as a result, but his participation is now in serious doubt, with no clear timeline for his recovery. In the lead-up to and throughout the opening weeks of the tournament, Munoz was following a tailored individual fitness programme to get himself ready for the World Cup.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!He was sufficiently recovered to take a place on the bench for Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde in their group opener, but he will now sit out Sunday's fixture with Saudi Arabia and the clash with Uruguay on June 27.Due to his involvement in the tournament across America, Canada and Mexico, Munoz has yet to fulfil his media obligations with the Reds.Nevertheless, after completing his move to the Reds, he released a heartfelt statement once his spell at Osasuna came to an end.He said: "It's never easy to say farewell to a place where you've been very happy and where you lived the best footballing year of your career.

Since the first day, I felt very connected with this club, with its shirt and the values it represents."I always tried to give everything on the pitch and give back all the love I received. I will always carry them in my heart."I want to thank the club for trusting me from the first moment, all the staff who helped me grow as a footballer and a person, and all my team‐mates who took me in from day one like the big family we are."We shared unforgettable moments.

I take with me friendships, lessons and people who will be part of my life forever. I also want to thank Navarra and Pamplona for the way they welcomed me from the first day."You made me feel at home and it's something I could never thank you enough for.