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Wirtz Misses Liverpool’s Game Against Chelsea because of Stomach Infection
Slot said Wirtz was unwell all week and missed training before Liverpool left him out against Chelsea.
- Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz missed Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Anfield due to a stomach bug, coach Arne Slot confirmed.
- Wirtz missed Wednesday's training session after feeling "a bit unwell," and his condition worsened by Friday, forcing Slot to rule him out of the squad.
- Slot adjusted his tactical setup against Chelsea, deploying Rio Ngumoha as a natural winger to replace the double false nine system. Dominik Szoboszlai returned to his favored attacking midfield role.
- While Wirtz remained sidelined, Liverpool received positive news as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili recovered from a knee injury to start. Alexander Isak returned to the matchday squad.
- Fourth-Place Liverpool remains out of the Premier League title race but continues pushing for Champions League qualification. The club's standing for next season depends on performances in upcoming matches.
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Against the crisis-ridden FC Chelsea Liverpool only comes to a disappointing remis. The Reds thus miss the premature Champions League qualification. National player Florian Wirtz is flat.
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left9Leaning Right2Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 43%
C 48%
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