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Arne Slot gives Florian Wirtz update ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup tie with Wolves
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Florian Wirtz has sat out Liverpool 's last three matches, and it had been thought that he would miss the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday as well. But that might not be the case after all.
The midfielder was pulled from the squad less than an hour before kick-off against Nottingham Forest , leaving Curtis Jones to step into the number 10 role.
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Arne Slot had indicated earlier in the week that Wirtz was likely to miss both fixtures against Wolves . However, the Liverpool manager now says there's a possibility the midfielder could play a few minutes in their upcoming FA Cup meeting.
Florian Wirtz in contention for Liverpool return against Wolves
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Speaking ahead of the match, Slot addressed Wirtz's status, suggesting a return might be on the cards. "Wirtz could be available against Wolves for a few minutes in the best scenario," he noted, adding that any involvement would likely come from the bench.
Wirtz hasn't featured since Liverpool's draw with Luton Town, missing out on three consecutive fixtures due to injury.
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"One of the players who creates is Florian Wirtz. He got injured three games ago. Before that team had a certain balance and we've had to adjust again. That's happened a lot this season."
Liverpool host Wolves at Anfield this evening as they continue their defence of the FA Cup, looking to avoid a repeat of last weekend's slip-up.
Latest injury news for Liverpool ahead of Wolves tie
Other than Wirtz, there aren't many new injury worries for Liverpool before the match.
Alexander Isak may return in March, though he isn't expected back until around the international break.
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Meanwhile, Conor Bradley and Giovanni remain long-term absentees and are unlikely to feature again this season.
Wataru Endo , who has filled in at right-back and centre-back at times this season, is also set to miss Friday's FA Cup clash against Wolves.
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