Liverpool handed Victor Munoz injury update as Spain boss makes telling comment
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SportFootballVictor MunozLiverpool signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna earlier this month and have been handed an update on the Spain international's fitnessLiverpool have been offered an encouraging fitness update on Victor Munoz just over a week after signing the Spain international. The 22-year-old winger sealed his £34.5 million move to Anfield on June 18 in a deal that accelerated at pace, seeing Liverpool beat Newcastle United to his signature.Due to his involvement in the tournament, Munoz has yet to perform his media duties with the Reds, but has already become the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era at Anfield.Munoz was undergoing a specific individual plan to get fit for the World Cup.
He was fit enough to be named on the bench for Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde in their group opener, but missed the 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.However, he suffered an injury setback at the World Cup after aggravating a muscle problem that he had picked up in the days leading up to the tournament in North America.A statement on Munoz from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) medical team said: "During the planned and individualised recovery process, an additional muscle injury has occurred that will delay his return to competition. His availability for the upcoming matches will depend on the evolution of his symptoms."De la Fuente has now given a positive update regarding Munoz's fitness and hinted is set to play an important role in the tournament.
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page“Now he needs calm and tranquillity, and I’m sure we’ll see the Victor we know again. Mark my words, Victor is going to be very important for us in this World Cup.”Anfield medical staff have already run the rule over him, however, after flying out to the United States to perform medical checks on the former Osasuna man before he penned a six-year deal.It now remains to be seen if Munoz will feature in Spain’s final group game against Uruguay in what would be the first appearance at the World Cup for Liverpool’s latest signing.If Munoz is given any minutes by Spain, Liverpool will certainly be keeping a close eye on the forward ahead of his official return for pre-season training on Merseyside later in the summer.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereThousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season.