Dominik Szoboszlai looks set to feature for Hungary in Tuesday’s Nations League showdown against Northern Ireland after the Liverpool star declared “I have to be ready” as he battles with a knee injury.

The Reds midfielder was a major doubt for the current international window after sustaining an injury during his side's Premier League win over Crystal Palace last weekend.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola made his position clear, hinting he’d rather Szoboszlai didn’t travel for national team duties after picking up an issue while playing for Hungary during the extended September/October break.

However, Szoboszlai played 90 minutes – and provided an assist – as Hungary defeated Georgia 2-0 on Saturday to remain just one point adrift of Northern Ireland in the race for League A promotion.

placeholder image — Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The fate of League B2 comes down to Tuesday evening’s clash at the Puskas Arena in Budapest and Szoboszlai is determined to play his part.

Szoboszlai revealed he was close to withdrawing from Saturday’s match after feeling pain during the warm-up, but ultimately decided to play.

The 26-year-old will now be assessed once again and work towards being fit for Tuesday, but Hungary will be without influential defender Willi Orban, who plays for German giants RB Leipzig, due to suspension.

AEK Athens midfielder Milan Vitalis will also be absent after picking up a second yellow card of the Nations League campaign on Saturday.

“I was always 100 per cent sure that I would be able to play, but the doctors were less sure,” Szoboszlai told media post-match. “I progressed day by day, focused on myself, received treatment, played with my leg for a training session and a half.

“In the warm-up I was close to calling it off because I felt my leg on one of the shots, but if I’ve come this far, I won’t let the team down.

“Now the treatment starts all over again. I have to be ready again by Tuesday.”