West Ham Handed MASSIVE Boost as Arne Slot Delivers Bad Liverpool News

Just 24 hours after fears emerged that the German playmaker could return in time, it has now been confirmed he remains sidelined with a back injury.

Florian Wirtz has been steadily growing in influence at Liverpool following his £116m summer move from the Bundesliga. After a slow start to life on Merseyside, the attacking midfielder had begun dictating games and adding much-needed creativity to Arne Slot’s side.

He withdrew at the last minute from Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest and the Reds noticeably lacked spark in the final third.

Slot delivers unexpected setback

There had been an expectation inside Anfield that Wirtz would recover in time to face West Ham United. However, speaking at his pre-match press conference, Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted the situation had not improved.

“I don’t expect Florian to be available. That’s a disappointment of course,” Slot told reporters. “Every time when a player’s not available it’s a disappointment – and also something I didn’t expect after last week.”

There is currently no clear timeline on his return, which represents a serious opportunity for West Ham and Nuno as we battle to climb out of the relegation zone.

Liverpool without Wirtz are a slightly different proposition. His absence removes a key creative outlet and reduces the supply line into their forward line. . . maybe I’m clutching at straws?

The Hammers still face a daunting task at Anfield, but if ever there was a moment to seize an opportunity, this might just be it. COYI