Arne Slot commented on Dominik Szoboszlai's fitness. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Liverpool coach Arne Slott confirmed that Dominik Szoboszlai is unlikely to start in the League Cup semi-final against Tottenham on Wednesday.
The Hungarian star missed the Merseyside club's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the weekend due to illness and the midfielder did not recover in time for the match against Tottenham this week.
Liverpool travels to Tottenham on Wednesday evening to play the first leg of the UEFA Cup semi-final, with the return match taking place at Anfield on February 6. This is a great opportunity for both teams to reach the final this season, as Slott said. Press on Tuesday that Szoboszlai will miss the first two matches.
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The 24-year-old missed training on Monday as a result of his illness, but was hoping to return on Tuesday. according to David LynchSlot does not expect the Hungarian star to be available to start against Tottenham, which indicates that appearing on the bench is a possibility.
It would be a huge boost for Tottenham if Szoboszlai misses the game in north London, as the midfielder was exceptional when the two sides met at the end of December – exiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a goal and an assist.
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Szoboszlai participated in 24 matches with Liverpool this season, scoring three goals and four assists.
Although Slott will not have the player in the game against Tottenham on Wednesday, he will be hoping he can give the Hungary international some minutes against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon to help the midfielder get back up to speed.
