Victor Munoz reveals World Cup lesson that could help his Liverpool career

Victor Munoz has revealed the World Cup lesson that could help his Liverpool career.

Munoz was in the Spain squad that won the tournament, but he did not play due to an injury.

The 23-year-old has since enjoyed an impressive start to life at Liverpool, scoring one goal in six appearances across all competitions.

Munoz revealed the lesson he learned from being sidelined during the World Cup.

“Just going to a World Cup is a dream, and winning it with this family is incredible,” he said.

“But as you say, I had tough moments. You spend a season doing things well, you get the reward of going to the World Cup, and then you feel your body can’t give any more and doesn’t reach that match.

“It keeps relapsing, things drag on, and you never feel hundred percent at any point in the tournament.

“But you try to take the positives. I learned a lot. I learned to know my body – when you’re young, you often think you can handle everything.

“In that sense, it helped me mature. Being able to live that experience with my family and friends is something I’ll keep forever, along with the joy of having won it.”

The Real Madrid academy graduate could make his first start for Spain in Saturday’s UEFA Nations League clash against Czechia.

He came off the bench in the recent victory over Croatia, marking his third appearance for the world champions.

Liverpool will be hoping Munoz returns injury-free, with uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak.

They have withdrawn from international duty due to injuries, making it even more important for Munoz to stay fit.

The Spain international could be handed a starting role when Liverpool host Manchester City in the Premier League on October 11.