Frimpong suffers new muscle injury as Szoboszlai waits, says Iraola
Iraola says Jeremie Frimpong has a new muscle problem that may keep him sidelined until after the international break, while Dominik Szoboszlai's issue is not a new setback.
Iraola said on Monday that Jeremie Frimpong has sustained a new muscle injury and may not return before the upcoming international break, while Dominik Szoboszlai’s problem is not a fresh setback.
The update was relayed by James Pearce, who reported that Iraola expects to wait on Frimpong’s recovery and urged patience with Szoboszlai, indicating the latter has not suffered a new issue.
The comments point to Frimpong facing at least a short spell out, with the manager suggesting it could be difficult for the player to feature again before national-team fixtures pause the club schedule. No precise timeline was given beyond that indication.
In Szoboszlai’s case, the message was one of caution rather than alarm. The player’s situation is described as ongoing rather than a new complaint, which suggests any return will be managed carefully rather than rushed.
Further details on the exact nature of either issue and definitive return dates were not disclosed in the report. Assessments and availability could evolve as the international break approaches and medical evaluations continue.