Wirtz Cleared for Chelsea Tie While Szoboszlai and Munoz Face Anfield Absence
Liverpool attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is expected to be available for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Chelsea at Anfield following positive indications ahead of final training. However, head coach Andoni Iraola faces physical concerns elsewhere in the squad, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz classified as major fitness doubts for the fixture.
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The availability of Wirtz provides crucial creative depth following Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brighton. With Szoboszlai and Munoz uncertain to feature, selection options in midfield rotation are compressed ahead of the mid-week knockout fixture. Chelsea enter the match with squad constraints of their own, missing suspended Cole Palmer alongside injured duo Emiliano Martinez and Reece James for head coach Xabi Alonso’s return to Merseyside.
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Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Andoni Iraola addressed the squad’s physical updates ahead of the late assessment session.
“We still have to wait. We train later. Florian [Wirtz] was quite fine and optimistic he would be available. And with Dom and Victor, I’m not so sure. I don’t want to say no, but I think it’s more difficult than Florian.”
Liverpool host Chelsea on October 28, 2026, at Anfield in the Carabao Cup fourth round, having secured their place in the stage via a 3-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Following four consecutive victories across all competitions, physical assessments prior to kick-off will determine the final composition of Iraola’s bench.
