Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will undergo tests on Monday to determine his fitness for international duty with Hungary after he was forced off in the second half of the Reds' 3-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Sunday due to a knee complaint.
Assessment Scheduled After Palace Win
The Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) released a statement on Monday confirming the situation. It read: "(Dominik Szoboszlai) who was substituted in the 69th minute of Liverpool FC's match yesterday, is undergoing tests today, Monday, following the usual protocol in such cases. We will, of course, keep the public informed of developments as soon as possible."
The latest issue has led to doubts over his availability to play for Hungary in their upcoming Nations League matches against Georgia and Northern Ireland.
Recurring Fitness Concerns
During the last international break, Szoboszlai aggravated an existing muscular issue in his thigh, later breaking down just half an hour into his comeback against Brentford as he ended up missing five matches in total.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola admitted that Szoboszlai was not fully fit and hoped that Liverpool would not lose more key players to injury during the latest international break.
"Dom definitely wasn't 100 per cent in the second half," the Reds boss said after the win at Selhurst Park. "Let's see. The last thing we need now is to lose players in the international games. In the last international break we lost three very important players in Alex (Isak), Cody (Gakpo) and Dom. So now I'm praying - it's the last thing we need."
Manager's Hopes for Recovery
Iraola offered insight into Szoboszlai's latest issue, adding: "I think Dom extended the knee a little bit. It was fine but not 100 per cent. He has to be careful to see if he can play for the international team or not. I hope we are in a better place in two weeks. I know Dom will do everything to go as he loves to play for the national team, but he wasn't 100 per cent when he finished the game."
He continued: "I suppose they will have to analyse, the medical staff, and see what it is. I know what I want, but I also have to understand the national teams. I'm sure that Dom, if he is fine he will want to go, but I'm not sure if he's going to be fine."
