"“Stomach infection, so let's see how fit he is for tomorrow. ”He's on antibiotics. Let's see if he's ready to play tomorrow.”"
"Wirtz was ruled out of Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea last weekend due to illness after suffering from stomach problems in the build-up to the game. The Germany international seems to be on the mend, according to Slot, but will still need to be assessed on the morning of the game to see whether he can play a part against Aston Villa."
"Slot has also indicated that Ibrahima Konate is fine after going off injured against Chelsea last weekend. Mohamed Salah could get a cameo at Villa Park, but Slot has suggested that he will be available for 'only a few minutes'."
"Wirtz had a frustrating wait for his first goal or assist after joining the Reds in a big-money move last summer, but has hit on a reasonable run of form since finally getting his first goal against Wolves just after Christmas. The playmaker has added a further six goals in all competitions since then, and has had to fill in as a false nine on occasion due to injuries at centre-forward."
Liverpool travel to Aston Villa Park for an 8pm Premier League match with both teams aiming to secure a top-five finish and a Champions League place. Florian Wirtz missed the previous 1-1 draw with Chelsea due to illness and stomach problems, and he is currently on antibiotics. Arne Slot said Wirtz will be assessed on the morning of the game to determine whether he can play. Slot also indicated Ibrahima Konate is fine after leaving the pitch injured against Chelsea. Mohamed Salah may feature briefly, with Slot suggesting he could play only a few minutes. Wirtz has improved his output since scoring against Wolves after Christmas and has contributed additional goals across competitions, sometimes operating as a false nine due to centre-forward injuries.
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