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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.
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.
Manager Arne Slot said Wirtz wasn’t fit to play and emphasized the decision was precautionary to protect his long-term health.
While Slot expressed hope Wirtz could return next week, he acknowledged uncertainty.
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.
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.
El centrocampista clave del Liverpool, Florian Wirtz, se perdió el partido del 22 de febrero de 2026 contra Nottingham Forest debido a un problema en la espalda, lo que llevó a un cambio de alineación de último minuto.