"Liverpool boss Arne Slot has today provided a fitness update regarding midfielder Florian Wirtz. The Germany international sustained an injury whilst on duty with Julian Nagelsmann's side earlier this month and has since failed to feature in recent games against Nottingham Forest and PSV. It's been a tough start in England for the 22-year-old, who is yet to find the net for his new club, but has registered three assists, with two of those coming in the UEFA Champions League."
"Having operated in both an attacking midfield role and on the left, Wirtz is still clearly getting accustomed to the high-paced demands that Premier League football brings. Many in the past have cited how quickly the game passes you by in England, with the former Bayer Leverkusen man still adapting to his new surroundings and team-mates, on Merseyside this season."
"Alisson trained with the team, we hope and expect him to be fit," he began. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Florian [Wirtz] will have final rehab day tomorrow, so could train on Saturday if all goes well. Hugo [Ekitike], today was [in] recovery but they don't expect it to be a big issue. Let's see, games come fast, but it shouldn't be an issue."
Florian Wirtz sustained a muscle injury while on duty with the Germany national team earlier this month and missed Liverpool's recent matches against Nottingham Forest and PSV. The 22-year-old has not yet scored for Liverpool but has provided three assists, two in the UEFA Champions League. Wirtz has played both as an attacking midfielder and on the left while adjusting to the pace of Premier League football and new teammates. Manager Arne Slot said Wirtz will have a final rehab day and could train on Saturday if recovery goes well. Alisson trained with the team and Hugo Ekitike underwent recovery without expected major issues.
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