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Liverpool: Andoni Iraola reveals chances of double injury boost before Arsenal clash
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Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are in contention to return for Liverpool against Arsenal, Andoni Iraola has revealed.
Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield on Sunday in a meeting between the last two Premier League champions, though the hosts have fitness concerns over the aforementioned pair.
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A hamstring issue sustained on Nations League duty for Hungary has seen Szoboszlai miss five of the Reds' last six games across all competitions since the international break.
Munoz, meanwhile, picked up a knee injury in the comeback win over Brentford and that has kept him out of wins against Villarreal, Brighton and Chelsea.
Speaking in Friday's press conference, Iraola delivered an update on the duo having refused to rule either player out of contention against the Gunners.
"I think they have a chance," the Liverpool head coach said. "But I do not know for sure if they will be involved or not.
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"We still have two days, so I think we have a chance."
Doubtful: Dominik Szoboszlai (PA)
In Szoboszlai's absence, Liverpool have coped extremely well as youngsters Trey Nyoni and James McConnell have been afforded game time in central midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister has looked back to his best in recent weeks and could be paired with Ryan Gravenberch once again if the Hungary international is not fit enough to feature - or start - against Arsenal.
Szoboszlai, who scored the winning goal in the corresponding fixture last season, has been training individually over the past week but it remains to be seen if he is involved in a session with the rest of the group over the next 24-30 hours.
