Liverpool supporters have been handed a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Tottenham, with fresh optimism surrounding Dominik Szoboszlai’s fitness.

The Reds’ victory over Brighton last weekend came with a late concern, as Szoboszlai was forced off after landing awkwardly on his ankle while trying to avoid a challenge from Kaoru Mitoma. The midfielder’s discomfort slightly dulled the celebrations, given his growing importance to the team.

However, fears of a serious issue were eased earlier this week when reports from Hungary indicated that scans showed no major damage. Now, there’s further reason for confidence as the showdown in north London approaches.

Pearce shares hopeful injury developments

On Wednesday, The Athletic’s James Pearce revealed that Liverpool’s No. 8 is optimistic about being declared fit to face Spurs, having made good progress in his recovery since the weekend. Pearce described the update as “positive news” when sharing the report on social media.

The club’s medical team will continue to assess Szoboszlai over the coming days, with a final decision expected on Friday. Should Saturday arrive too soon, the Hungarian international is still expected to be available for Wolves’ visit to Anfield shortly after Christmas.

There were updates on two other Reds as well. Joe Gomez is unlikely to feature against Tottenham due to a hamstring issue, though it’s believed to be relatively minor. Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong is closing in on a return, with a full training comeback possible after spending around two months on the sidelines.

Why Szoboszlai’s availability matters

While there’s no official confirmation yet, Pearce’s report suggests Szoboszlai has a strong chance of being involved against Spurs. That would be a significant lift for Liverpool, especially with Mohamed Salah away on Africa Cup of Nations duty and defensive options stretched by injuries.

There’s also a disciplinary subplot to watch. Szoboszlai is currently one booking away from a one-match suspension. If he can avoid a yellow card across the next three league games, the suspension threshold will rise to ten cautions, potentially sparing him from missing the trip to Arsenal in early January.

For now, Liverpool fans will be hoping the midfielder gets the all-clear and can make his mark once again in north London—just as he did last season, when the Reds ran out emphatic winners in a thrilling encounter.