Szoboszlai faces knee tests as Hungary await Nations League fitness decision

Dominik Szoboszlai is undergoing medical tests after a knee problem left his availability for Hungary's final two Nations League group matches uncertain. BBC Sport reported on Monday that the Hungarian Football Federation was following its usual assessment procedure and would provide an update when possible. The Liverpool midfielder has not been confirmed fit for the games against Georgia and Northern Ireland.

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The 26-year-old came off in the 69th minute of Liverpool's 3-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. Liverpool's account of Andoni Iraola's post-match press conference said Szoboszlai picked up a knock late in the first half before continuing into the second. He contributed to the win by setting up Alexis Mac Allister's opening goal, Sports Mole reported.

Iraola said the midfielder had not been fully comfortable when he finished playing and needed medical assessment before any decision on international duty. In the press conference published by Liverpool, the manager described a possible overextension of the knee but did not give a definitive diagnosis. He also acknowledged Szoboszlai's strong desire to represent Hungary, while making clear that willingness alone would not settle his availability.

Hungary face Georgia away on Saturday before hosting Northern Ireland in Budapest on November 17. According to BBC Sport, Marco Rossi's team sit second in Group B2, a point behind Northern Ireland. The final fixture therefore brings the current top two together, although Hungary must first complete their trip to Georgia. Their captain's participation remains unresolved ahead of both matches.

Sports Mole reported that Szoboszlai had joined up with Hungary while medical staff examined the injury. The federation's announcement concerned further tests, rather than a confirmed withdrawal from the squad. No recovery timetable was supplied in that update, leaving the extent of the problem and the immediate playing decision open.

For Liverpool, the assessment follows a victory that moved the club into fourth place in the Premier League, BBC Sport reported. Iraola also expressed concern about further international-break absences after losing important players during the previous window.