Liverpool dealt massive injury blow just before Villarreal clash

Liverpool and Villarreal will lock horns in a UEFA Champions League group phase clash at Anfield later today.

The Reds have already beaten Atletico Madrid and LASK in the competition so far and will look to maintain their perfect run with another victory.

Andoni Iraola’s side are coming on the back of a 2-1 comeback win against Brentford and have a handful of injury concerns to deal with.

And now, if reports are to be believed, they could be without Victor Munoz for the clash against the La Liga side.

Liverpool facing Victor Munoz injury blow

Munoz has been in fine form for Liverpool this season and scored a fantastic goal at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The Spaniard played at the weekend with a bit of strapping in his knee, which caused a bit of concern among the Anfield faithful.

Víctor Muñoz:

“I always try to help the team when I’m on the pitch, to give my all for this shirt.

“Iraola is helping me a lot, explaining what the team needs and what I can contribute.

“Wherever I play, I’ll give everything for the team, regardless of the position. I feel… pic.twitter.com/s9Ueo50sjc
— AS (@Anfield_Sector) October 20, 2026

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Munoz wasn’t training with the rest of his teammates at the AXA Training Centre yesterday.

And now, as relayed by This Is Anfield, he wasn’t spotted with the rest of his teammates at the Titanic Hotel, which is a sign that he won’t be part of the matchday squad today.

If Munoz misses out, the likes of Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola are expected to start in attack, while Cody Gakpo could replace Alexander Isak up front if the Swede is given a breather.