Liverpool Manager Arne Slot Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Brighton Clash
Despite the absence of these key players, Slot has enjoyed a successful start to his tenure, with Liverpool sitting atop the Premier League and winning all three of their Champions League matches so far this season. He remarked on the transition from former manager Jurgen Klopp, saying, “If you are not as long with the team as I am, you start learning every day from new situations.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that four key players, including summer signing Federico Chiesa, will be unavailable for the Premier League match against Brighton this Saturday. Chiesa, who joined the Reds from Juventus for £12.6 million, has struggled with injuries since his arrival and has only made one start, playing 59 minutes in a Carabao Cup match against West Ham.
In his latest update, Slot stated, “It is always difficult to say exactly when they [Chiesa, Alisson, Diogo Jota, and Harvey Elliott] will be ready as the last phase of recovery can take a few days. They will not be there before the international break, maybe after.” Slot expressed hope that Chiesa could make progress during the international break, potentially allowing him to rejoin the squad shortly after.
Despite the absence of these key players, Slot has enjoyed a successful start to his tenure, with Liverpool sitting atop the Premier League and winning all three of their Champions League matches so far this season. He remarked on the transition from former manager Jurgen Klopp, saying, “If you are not as long with the team as I am, you start learning every day from new situations.”
Looking ahead to the match against Brighton, which Liverpool won 3-2 in the cup earlier in the week, Slot anticipates a different challenge. He noted, “Both teams didn’t start with the team they will start with on Saturday,” suggesting that the league encounter may see different tactics and personnel compared to their recent cup clash.
As Slot continues to adapt to his new role, he emphasized the importance of depth in the squad, mentioning that players who have not featured much thus far could become crucial as the season progresses.
