As the gathered media waited for Arne Slot in the inner sanctum of Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre on Friday morning, there was one prominent talking point. With the Champions League knock-out phase play-off draw also scheduled to get underway at 11am, the Reds’ future European exploits were firmly on minds.
Arne Slot has said the club are keen for Salah to stay beyond this summer, insisting he is not surprised by interest in the player from Saudi Arabia.
Arne Slot has confirmed Federico Chiesa is in line for more of a first-team role at Liverpool. Chiesa, who moved to Merseyside in August, started his second match in all competitions on Wednesday when a much-changed Liverpool lost 3-2 at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
Dominik Szoboszlai has been a much-valued first team player for Liverpool this season and Arne Slot was forced to share why he’s been wrong of late. Ahead of facing Bournemouth, our head coach was met with quotes from the midfielder where he had stated that he may have ‘set the bar too high’ in his debut season and responded with:
Arne Slot reveals Mohamed Salah talks as Liverpool hope for contract agreement - Reds forward continually linked with money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia
Liverpool coach Arne Slot praised Dominik Szoboszlai's exceptional work rate and consistency this season. Slot highlighted his ability to maintain high intensity throughout matches. Slot also noted that Szoboszlai has become more involved in dangerous attacks, contributing with assists and goals.
Nallo, 18, gets red card 4 minutes into debut
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Liverpool’s Amara Nallo must ‘learn from cruel’ debut red card – Arne Slot
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Nallo, 18, gets red card 4 minutes into debut as Liverpool tops Champions League despite first loss
Red card for Nallo was cruel, says Liverpool's Slot
Liverpool teenager Amara Nallo learned a harsh lesson as he was sent off four minutes after coming off the bench to make his senior debut in the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Reds boss also had a boost ahead of their trip to high-flying Bournemouth, with the return of forwards Jota and Nunez, and defender Gomez to training. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Hungarian's outstanding goal on Saturday made a few more onlookers sit up and take notice of his performances in Slot's system this season.
Arne Slot inherited a world-class squad of players from Jurgen Klopp in the summer, with some of the biggest stars in world football plying their trade for Liverpool. However, the Dutch manager has admitted two players have 'surprised' him the most during his half-year in charge.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot previews the Premier League match away at Bournemouth.
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