Andoni Iraola expects Florian Wirtz to be fit for Liverpool\u2019s Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.<\/p>\n
The Anfield showdown sees the Germany international\u2019s former Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso returning to his one-time stomping ground.<\/p>\n
Wirtz\u2019s involvement in the third round tie initially appeared doubtful after he was withdrawn during Sunday\u2019s win over Brighton with an ankle problem.<\/p>\n
However Iraola is confident that he will be in contention to face the Londoners despite admitting Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz remain injury doubts.<\/p>\n
Both Szoboszlai and Munoz missed the Reds\u2019 victories over the Seagulls and Villarreal in the Champions League with knocks picked up at Brentford.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe still have to wait, we train later. We want to (use) this last day,\u201d admitted Iraola.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was quite fine [after the game], Florian. I\u2019m quite optimistic that he will be available.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Dom and Victor, I\u2019m not so sure. I don\u2019t want to say no but I think it\u2019s going to be more difficult than Florian, yes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Liverpool head coach also outlined Jayden Danns\u2019 next steps as the academy graduate continues his recovery following a lengthy knee injury.<\/p>\n
Danns has made the matchday squad on three occasions and scored for the club\u2019s under-21s in last weekend\u2019s encounter with the Stamford Bridge outfit.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWith Jayden, the problem has been until now this season the availability.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe got injured just before starting pre-season here. He was here with the U21s and has had some setbacks and has been in and out.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think he is now building some good minutes, he scored also the other day. He is in a good place. He has been with us mostly in the European games.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope he continues progressing and pushes to fight for minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"