Andoni Iraola reveals Dominik Szoboszlai injury latest in three-man Liverpool update

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 23). Andoni Iraola reveals Dominik Szoboszlai injury latest in three-man Liverpool update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fc-szoboszlai-barcola-injury-latest-iraola-b1302055.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-23 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola provided an update on Dominik Szoboszlai's hamstring injury during a press conference, confirming that Szoboszlai will miss Sunday’s match against Brighton due to the ongoing issue. Additionally, Iraola stated that midfielder Bradley Barcola is fit for selection despite individual training earlier in the week, while Victor Munoz remains uncertain for the game because of a knee injury sustained against Brentford.
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As of October 23, 2026, Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's head coach, revealed that Dominik Szoboszlai will miss Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League match against Brighton on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Szoboszlai was previously sidelined for Liverpool’s last home game, a 3-0 loss to Manchester City, and the Champions League win over LASK. Despite undergoing individual training, he has not fully recovered enough to train with the team group yet. The midfielder injured his hamstring while playing for Hungary in Nations League duty and had to leave an earlier match against Villarreal due to the injury. Additionally, Iraola confirmed that Matheus Barcola, despite individual training on Thursday, will be available for selection against Brighton.

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“While both articles discuss Dominik Szoboszlai's injury and potential return dates for Liverpool FC, they are reporting different updates at distinct times with varying details.”
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“The articles discuss different time periods related to Szoboszlai's injury status for upcoming matches.”
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“The articles discuss injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai but refer to different time periods and outcomes.”
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🔮 Barcola, meanwhile, trained individually and away from the group on Thursday to spark concerns over his fitness but Iraola has confirmed the France international will be available for selection.
🔮 When Martinez came out, I said this is an absolute nightmare because it will rip the dressing room apart.
🔮 Amid significant interest in Kroupi, it was understood that a bid of close to £100m would likely be required to test Bournemouth's resolve.
🔮 This is due to planned engineering works that may affect the journey for many supporters.
🔮 Barcola has been an ever-present for Liverpool in the league since signing from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and an update on his fitness will be provided by Andoni Iraola in the pre-match news conference on Friday.
🔮 If the three-week timeframe is accurate, Tzolis will be back in contention for the visit of Everton to north London on October 24, which is followed by a trip to Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup last 16 and showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
🔮 Speculation is rife that Man United have sounded out a replacement for Carrick, though most of the attention will be on recovering some players for the next fixture - against Bournemouth this weekend.
🔮 Previously, Havertz would have had to serve a suspension if he picked three yellow card before the quarter-final stage of the Champions League.
🔮 We still had the feeling we could win the game, maybe had too.
🔮 Celebrations were briefly halted by an offside flag, only for VAR to overturn the decision, to the delight of almost 3,800 travelling fans high up at the other end of the pitch. However, Arsenal’s lead lasted just 10 minutes. Kane, who spent much of the game dropping deep, was the architect, producing a sumptuous through ball from inside the centre circle for Davies to outpace Timber and slot past Raya. For all of their possession, Arsenal appeared vulnerable on transitions and could have gone into the break behind as Kane had an effort blocked before Gnabry picked the wrong option by shooting from distance.
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Brentford Brighton Liverpool Villarreal the Premier League

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Iraola PERSON · 3× Liverpool GPE · 3× Villarreal ORG · 3× Brentford ORG · 2× Brighton ORG · 2× Szoboszlai PERSON · 2× Champions League ORG · 1× LASK ORG · 1× Manchester City ORG · 1× the Premier League ORG · 1×

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Speaking on Friday in the pre-match press conference, the Reds head coach said: “Dom is going to be out this weekend, I don’t think he is far [away from a return] but he has not trained with the group still and also considering that the other day we started him and he had to go out.
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🔮 Barcola, meanwhile, trained individually and away from the group on Thursday to spark concerns over his fitness but Iraola has confirmed the France international will be available for selection.

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Szoboszlai missed Liverpool’s last home game in the Premier League - a 3-0 loss to Manchester City - as well as the Champions League win over LASK with a hamstring injury sustained while on Nations League duty with Hungary. asserted
Szoboszlai → miss → Hungary
As a result, Szoboszlai watched on from the sidelines as Liverpool fought back from two goals down to beat Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday night, though it’s understood he has not made his existing problem any worse. asserted
problem → watch → night
Liverpool are next in action on Sunday afternoon when they host a free-scoring Brighton side at Anfield, and Iraola has revealed the latest on his injured midfielder. asserted
Iraola → host → midfielder
Speaking on Friday in the pre-match press conference, the Reds head coach said: “Dom is going to be out this weekend, I don’t think he is far [away from a return] but he has not trained with the group still and also considering that the other day we started him and he had to go out. asserted
he → speak → him
“He is in a good place, he is already training outside alone and is going to train with the group, but he is not ready for this one.” asserted
he → train → one
Barcola, meanwhile, trained individually and away from the group on Thursday to spark concerns over his fitness but Iraola has confirmed the France international will be available for selection. asserted
international → train → selection
“Bradley has trained today normally, he is fine,” the Spaniard added. asserted
Spaniard → train → ?
“It was no problem, just a matter of sometimes you have have to deal with the load and consider sometimes they have to stay inside but he is fine.” asserted
he → have → load
Munoz, however, remains a doubt after sustaining a knee injury against Brentford which kept him out against Villarreal. asserted
which → remain → Villarreal
Read More Iraola added: “Victor has a knock he received against Brentford in the first half, he could finish the game very well but he is dealing with some pain since then. uncertain
he → read → pain
“It was too early the other day against Villarreal, and I think it is going to be difficult [for Brighton] but I really don't know.” asserted
I → think → Brighton
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