Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been ruled out of today's Premier League fixture against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury. His absence was confirmed after he was not named in the matchday squad, despite manager Andoni Iraola not listing him as an injury doubt during Friday's press conference.
Szoboszlai joins Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Hugo Ekititke on the sidelines, contributing to Liverpool's significant injury concerns. This situation has led to 21-year-old Lewis Koumas making his first start for the Reds, leading the line against a Manchester City side that has won all five of their league matches this season.
Iraola previously stated on Friday that Gakpo has an ankle injury and Isak a thigh injury, describing both as not appearing long-term. He also noted the unavailability of Ekititke and the potential recovery of Fede Chiesa, who has been training but not yet played any minutes.