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flag Liverpool's key midfielder Florian Wirtz missed the Feb. 22, 2026, match vs. Nottingham Forest due to a back issue, leading to a last-minute lineup change.

flag Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz was ruled out before kickoff against Nottingham Forest on February 22, 2026, due to a back issue during warm-ups, prompting a last-minute lineup change with Curtis Jones starting in his place. flag Manager Arne Slot said Wirtz wasn’t fit to play and emphasized the decision was precautionary to protect his long-term health. flag While Slot expressed hope Wirtz could return next week, he acknowledged uncertainty. flag The absence was evident as Liverpool struggled in the first half, lacking rhythm and creativity, though they secured a 1-0 win in stoppage time. flag Wirtz, a key playmaker, has been limited by injuries this season, raising concerns about his availability for Liverpool and the German national team ahead of the World Cup.

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