Szoboszlai forced off inside 45 minutes on return from injury in Liverpool's clash at Brentford

Dominik Szoboszlai suffered a fresh injury setback during Liverpool’s Premier League fixture at Brentford, lasting fewer than 45 minutes after being named in the starting XI for his return from a hamstring problem.

The Hungarian international went down on the pitch and quickly gestured to the Liverpool bench that he could not continue. Trey Nyoni came on as his replacement, while Szoboszlai walked straight down the tunnel after leaving the field — a sight that will concern Liverpool’s medical staff given the nature of his recent absence.

Szoboszlai had missed time with a hamstring injury before being deemed fit enough to start against Brentford, making the recurrence all the more troubling. The extent of the new setback was not immediately clear, but his swift exit and visible distress on the pitch suggest Liverpool face another anxious wait for news on one of their key midfielders.

The setback adds to Liverpool’s growing injury concerns and will likely prompt questions about the management of Szoboszlai’s return to fitness. Further details on the nature of the injury are expected once the club provides an official update.