Liverpool supporters have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to a positive update from respected journalist James Pearce.
While last weekend’s gritty victory over Brighton brought plenty of satisfaction, it was slightly overshadowed by concern when Dominik Szoboszlai was forced off late in the game. The midfielder appeared to hurt his ankle after an awkward landing while attempting to avoid a challenge from Kaoru Mitoma.
Thankfully, early assessments offered reassurance. Reports from Hungary earlier in the week suggested that scans showed no serious damage, and confidence has continued to grow as the week has progressed.
Pearce offers latest on Liverpool injuries
On Wednesday, The Athletic revealed that Liverpool’s No.8 is optimistic about being fit in time for the trip to north London, having reacted well to treatment since the weekend. Pearce shared the report on X, describing the update as “positive news”.
The club’s medical team will keep a close watch on Szoboszlai before making a final call on Friday. Should the Spurs clash arrive too soon, he is widely expected to return for Wolves’ visit to Anfield shortly after Christmas.
Elsewhere, Joe Gomez is expected to sit out Saturday’s match due to a hamstring issue, although it’s believed to be minor. Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong is closing in on a return, with full training now firmly in sight after a lengthy two-month absence.
Why Szoboszlai’s return matters
Although nothing has been confirmed yet, the tone of Pearce’s update suggests there’s genuine optimism that Szoboszlai could be available. That would be a major lift for Liverpool, especially with Mohamed Salah currently away at AFCON and defensive options stretched by injuries.
There’s also a disciplinary subplot to watch. The Hungarian midfielder is one yellow card away from a suspension, but if he can navigate the next few league matches without a booking, the threshold will increase later in the season — potentially sparing him from missing a crucial fixture.
For now, all eyes are on Friday’s assessment. If Szoboszlai is cleared, Liverpool fans will be hoping he can make another big impact against Spurs, just as he did in last season’s thrilling win in north London.
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