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Florian Wirtz Misses Liverpool Chelsea Clash With Stomach Bug Coach Slot Confirms
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Published on 9 May 2026
Wirtz sat out after a sudden stomach illness
Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz missed Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea after coach Arne Slot said the German was dealing with a stomach bug. Slot revealed Wirtz fell sick this week, skipped parts of training, and was left out of the squad for the trip to Anfield. The absence raises questions over his availability next.
- Wirtz was ruled out for Liverpool vs Chelsea
- Coach Arne Slot cited a stomach bug
- He missed parts of training this week
- Liverpool now face selection questions
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