Andoni Iraola Slammed for Injury Handling

Former Hungary national team captain and manager Janos Csank has criticised Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola for keeping midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai on the pitch after he sustained a knee injury during the Reds’ 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.

On Wednesday, 11 November, the 26-year-old playmaker required treatment in the first half at Selhurst Park, yet returned for the second half with heavy strapping on his right knee before finally being substituted in the 69th minute.

Speaking to a Hungarian news outlet, Csank slammed the decision to keep Szoboszlai playing while Liverpool led 1-0, stating he should have been “substituted straight away” and accusing Iraola of hypocrisy for later expressing concern over his player’s fitness ahead of international duty.

After the game, Iraola admitted Szoboszlai was not at full fitness and urged caution for the next few weeks, noting his side had previously lost key players to injury during international breaks.

Szoboszlai, who recently recovered from a recurring hamstring issue, has joined Hungary’s squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures against Georgia and Northern Ireland. However, the Hungarian Football Federation confirmed the midfielder is undergoing medical assessments and has yet to train, leaving his availability in doubt.

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