Dominik Szoboszlai has provided a worrying update regarding his knee injury following Hungary’s 2-0 victory over Georgia on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports.
The midfielder initially sustained the knock during Liverpool’s recent victory at Crystal Palace, placing his international involvement in doubt, as noted by Empire of the Kop.
The Hungarian FA deferred any decision on whether the player would feature until the last minute, per reporting from the Hungarian Federation.
Despite the uncertainty, Szoboszlai played the entirety of the match in Tbilisi and supplied the assist for the clinching goal.
The midfielder subsequently revealed that he nearly withdrew from the fixture after feeling discomfort during the pre-match warm-up, as detailed by the publication.
In quotes relayed by Nemzeti Sport, the Hungary captain said: “I was always 100% sure that I would be able to play, but the doctors were less sure.”
Szoboszlai added: “I progressed day by day, focused on myself, received treatment.”
He further noted: “I played with my leg for a training session and a half, and in the warm-up I was close to cancelling it because I felt my leg on one of the shots, but if I’ve come this far, I won’t let the team down.”
The player concluded: “Now the treatment starts all over again, and I have to be ready again by Tuesday.”
The admission that he played through the pain barrier will likely concern Liverpool supporters, especially given the hectic schedule awaiting the club.
Liverpool faces a demanding run of 11 fixtures before the end of December following the conclusion of the international break.
Club officials and supporters will closely monitor Tuesday’s match against Northern Ireland to see if the midfielder emerges without further complications.