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Florian Wirtz was forced to pull out of Liverpool’s last game shortly before it started
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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Florian Wirtz is one of Liverpool’s main injury worries heading into this weekend’s game against West Ham United. The German signed for the Reds last summer for a whopping £116 million and did not have the easiest start to life in the Premier League. However, signs are there that he’s settling in, notching a goal and assist against Newcastle United at the end of January, taking him to 12 goal involvements in all competitions so far this season.
He was looking to add to those numbers last weekend against Nottingham Forest, where he was named in the starting XI, but he was forced to pull out during the warm-up. Naturally, that brought about fears that he could be facing a spell on the sidelines.
“We don’t think it is very serious, ” Arne Slot said after the game. “He felt his back too much during the warm-up to start. He wasn’t able to be 100 per cent or close to 100 per cent. “So, we decided not to play him, but hope and expect him to be with us next week. ” The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Slot will be delighted he managed to get the job done without one of his star summer signings, albeit he had to wait until the seventh minute of stoppage-time for Alexis Mac Allister’s crucial intervention. On Friday morning it was confirmed that it isn't good news for Wirtz, despite hinting on Instagram that he’ll be fit to play at the weekend. The Liverpool boss provided a further update in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Hammers’ visit. Wirtz at Liverpool's pre-West Ham training session ? https: //t. co/ISHn WQTO8o pic. twitter. com/F4la Jn Lwu PFebruary 26, 2026 Slot has not had the best luck with the fitness of his marquee summer buys, with Alexander Isak having fractured his leg in December. He is alongside Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo in the treatment room. Liverpool’s chance of retaining their title has long looked remote, but they still have Champions League football in their sights, currently sitting three points behind Manchester United in fourth, and level on points with Chelsea in fifth. Wirtz is valued at €110m, according to Transfermarkt. Get VIP Liverpool tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Seat Unique tickets at Anfield offer a fantastic matchday. You get premium padded seats in the new Anfield Road stand (Block AM5, front rows) and access to the Brodies Lounge for three hours pre-match. Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience. Isaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for Four Four Two, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters’ meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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