Pre-match press conference with Liverpool head coach Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool v Sunderland in the Premier League at Anfield.
Slot gives a full squad update, explaining that several players cannot play three full matches in a week and that final decisions will be made after training. Florian Wirtz has only recently returned after missing around two weeks, Alexander Isak had to come off after around 65 minutes and will also need managing, and other players will be monitored for fatigue. He confirms Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to remain available until around 15 December before joining Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, with the club, player and national team all in communication.
Slot says Salah was “not happy” about not starting recently but praises him as a model professional who trained superbly, supported his teammates and always maintains elite discipline. He stresses that Liverpool must prepare for matches without him once AFCON begins.
Slot gives strong praise to Sunderland, pointing to their win away at Chelsea, draw at Arsenal and comeback at Bournemouth as evidence of their quality, intensity and work rate. He highlights their high pressing, bravery without the ball and the physical demands they place on opponents.
Slot also discusses online abuse directed at managers, insisting criticism is normal but abuse is unacceptable, and says he feels strong backing from Liverpool fans inside the stadium.
He praises Joe Gomez’s reliability after long periods without playing and notes the help he receives from Dominik Szoboszlai. Slot hopes Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley will return soon, with Bradley possibly available at the weekend.
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