Frank Christian
Liverpool supporters have more on their minds than just the upcoming match, as manager Arne Slot has raised concerns regarding injuries ahead of Chelsea’s visit to Anfield.
With a grueling schedule of seven matches in three weeks, the team’s fitness will play a crucial role.
The squad is already coping with the absence of star goalkeeper Alisson, who will be out until after the international break in November due to a hamstring injury. However, during the pre-match press conference, Slot indicated that Alisson’s situation isn’t the sole issue.
‘We’ve got a few issues’ – Slot discusses injuries
Slot revealed that multiple players have returned from international duty with problems, and he plans to evaluate their condition during training before making any decisions.
“We’ve got quite [a few] issues from players returning from the national teams,” he noted, mentioning that Friday’s training would give a better idea of who will be fit for the match.
Arne Slot’s Premier League Press Conference | Liverpool vs Chelsea
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One player of particular interest is midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. He dealt with an adductor issue while with Argentina but played 66 minutes recently, prompting Liverpool to be cautious about his load.
Additionally, Wataru Endo and Kostas Tsimikas have missed matches due to illness, though Tsimikas briefly participated for Greece and may be ready for selection.
With both Alisson and Harvey Elliott already out and four more players uncertain, the depth of Liverpool’s squad could soon be challenged. As Slot remarked, “Let’s see after the session where everybody is.” For Liverpool, the match against Chelsea this Sunday may be equally important for survival as it is for victory.
