Liverpool must now replace Florian Wirtz vs Villarreal with injury threat looming

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Thankfully, there will no further travel until November for the Reds, as they prepare for four consecutive home matches at Anfield.Nevertheless, the prospect of another Champions League clash, this time against Villarreal, only three days after the trip to Brentford, means Iraola will have to shuffle his pack again. Wirtz is beginning to improve after criticism of his start to the season, but Iraola must now take him out of the team to ensure that can continue.Dominik Szoboszlai is injured 🚨 How do Liverpool replace him?!

Wirtz needs a rest against Villarreal Although he has obviously had a disappointing first year-and-a-bit at Liverpool, one thing that has at least been on Wirtz’s side has been his availability. The problem Iraola now has, having reduced his midfield options over the summer, is that he does not have many natural options to come in and play as a No.

The lack of answers perhaps suggests why Wirtz has been asked to play so much in recent matches, but there comes a point where Iraola has to take him out. The 23-year-old will be very much needed against Brighton, and sitting out of Villarreal is the best of ensuring Liverpool can get the most out of him then.