Liverpool star Szoboszlai plays down fitness concern for Hungary

The 26-year-old played the full 90 minutes and claimed an assist in his nations 2-0 victory over Georgia at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi on Saturday.

Szoboszlai had worryingly come off with a knee strain in Liverpool's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace ahead of the FIFA international break, appearing to be heavily strapped up on the right knee after the match.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola had earlier admitted that his star midfielder was not fully fit before he linked up with his national side for further evaluation.

"During the warm-up I was close to saying that I wouldn't be able to play after all, I felt the injury during one of my shots," admitted Szoboszlai to reporters after the away win over Georgia.

"But I thought to myself that, having come this far, I wasn't going to let the team down. So, I tried to give everything I had, as best as I could. My leg felt good, but now the treatment process starts all over again, and I need to be ready for Tuesday."

Second-placed Hungary will take on top of the group Northern Ireland on Tuesday in a decisive clash in Nations League B, Group 2.

Thereafter, Szoboszlai will return to Liverpool ahead of their Premier League derby encounter against Manchester United at Anfield next Sunday.

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