Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will undergo medical tests on a knee injury to determine if he can participate in Hungary's concluding Nations League fixtures against Georgia and Northern Ireland. The 26-year-old Hungary captain was taken off after 69 minutes during his club's 3-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. In response to the issue, the Hungarian Football Federation confirmed that their skipper is following standard procedure for such injuries, with an official update on his condition promised as soon as possible.
The weekend result against Palace lifted Liverpool up to fourth in the Premier League table, but manager Andoni Iraola admitted concern over the midfielder, who has made eight league appearances this season. Iraola noted that Szoboszlai slightly hyperextended his knee and was not at 100 percent by the final whistle. While acknowledging that Szoboszlai loves representing his country and will do everything possible to play, Iraola stated that medical staff must first evaluate the extent of the damage before determining if he is fit to travel.
Hungary face a pivotal period under Marco Rossi as they wrap up their Nations League Group B2 campaign. The team currently sit second in the standings, trailing group leaders Northern Ireland by a solitary point. Before hosting Northern Ireland in Budapest for a potential group decider on 17 November, Rossi's squad must first navigate an away fixture against Georgia on Saturday.
For Liverpool, the timing of the injury revives recent frustrations regarding international commitments. Following a four-game international window in October, Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, and Cody Gakpo were all sidelined for Liverpool's 3-0 defeat against Manchester City. Desperate to prevent further damage to his squad, Iraola remarked that losing players during international duty is the last thing the club needs, emphasizing that Szoboszlai must proceed with caution before taking the pitch for his country.
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