Dominik Szoboszlai could miss Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham on Saturday after picking up an ankle injury against Brighton, but fears of a serious issue have been downplayed.
A Szoboszlai injury seemed inevitable at some stage in Liverpool’s busy schedule – and it unfortunately came just before their run of fixtures slowed down.
Prior to his departure 83 minutes into the 2-0 win over Brighton, he was one of only two players to feature for the Reds in every minute of every game in the Premier League and Champions League.
But Szoboszlai is now facing doubts over his involvement in Saturday’s trip to Tottenham due to an ankle issue.
What Hungarian sources say on Szoboszlai injury
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Saturday, December 13, 2025: Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot gives Dominik Szoboszlai instructions whilst Joe Gomez receives treatment during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
According to Hungarian newspaper Nemzeti Sport, Liverpool are yet to learn whether their No. 8 will be fit for the clash with Thomas Frank’s Tottenham.
However, it is claimed that “initial tests did not reveal any serious injury” which will clearly be seen as a major boost.
If Szoboszlai does miss out on Saturday, Arne Slot could be particularly short of options in both midfield and attack – while the No. 8 is also viewed as cover at right-back.
Liverpool are already without Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic in midfield, while Mohamed Salah has now departed for the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo is out with a muscle injury.
Joe Gomez is likely to join the list of absentees after a scan to assess a hamstring problem and both Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike suffered cramp in the latter stages of the win over Brighton.
Jeremie Frimpong could, however, return to availability against Tottenhamwith plans to rejoin full training this week.
How Liverpool could line up vs. Tottenham
LONDON, ENGLAND – Saturday, October 4, 2025: Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz during the FA Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Slot could return to his 4-4-2 diamond setup in north London, with Alexander Isak able to partner either Ekitike or Federico Chiesa up front.
The makeup of his midfield would depend on Szoboszlai’s fitness, with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Florian Wirtzotherwise available.
Conor Bradley will start at right-back with the head coach hoping Frimpong can at least make the bench.
If Szoboszlai is fit, however, he could be considered either as part of a four-man midfield or on the right wing if Slot fields a 4-2-3-1.
Predicted XI vs. Tottenham: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Isak, Ekitike
