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Wirtz Injured Before Liverpool's Narrow Win Over Forest

2/23/2026

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Florian Wirtz sustained a minor back injury during warm-ups before Liverpool's February 22, 2026 Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Wirtz withdrew from the starting XI and was replaced by Curtis Jones.
Liverpool won 1-0 thanks to a last-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister.
Slot hopes Wirtz will return for the next match against West Ham.
Concerns about Liverpool's squad depth have grown due to injuries.

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Florian Wirtz sustained a minor back injury during warm-ups before Liverpool's February 22, 2026 Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Wirtz withdrew from the starting XI and was replaced by Curtis Jones.
Liverpool won 1-0 thanks to a last-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister.
Slot hopes Wirtz will return for the next match against West Ham.
Concerns about Liverpool's squad depth have grown due to injuries.