Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided crucial injury updates as the team prepares for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Southampton.
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The Reds, who are leading the table by five points, face a crucial period with upcoming fixtures against Real Madrid and Manchester City.
However, injuries to key players, including captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, remain a concern.
Alexander-Arnold, who suffered a thigh injury before the international break, has not resumed training and is set to miss the Southampton game. Slot expressed hope for his recovery soon but confirmed he would be unavailable this weekend. On the brighter side, Van Dijk, who left the Netherlands squad on medical grounds, has returned to full training and is expected to feature.
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The manager also addressed Alisson Becker’s hamstring injury, confirming that while the goalkeeper has resumed individual training, he has yet to rejoin team sessions. Slot cautioned against rushing his recovery, indicating he may not be match-fit in time for the Real Madrid clash.
Updates on other injured players like Diogo Jota, Harvey Elliott, and Federico Chiesa revealed varying timelines for their return. While Jota and Chiesa remain out, Elliott has rejoined team training after several weeks on the sidelines. Slot emphasized the unpredictable nature of the final recovery stages, urging patience.
Liverpool’s injury woes continue to test their squad depth, especially with vital matches on the horizon, but Slot remains optimistic about the players’ eventual return.