Arne Slot

Injury doubt clouds Ekitike’s availability for Arsenal trip

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted there is uncertainty over Hugo Ekitike’s availability for Thursday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal, Afrosport reports. The French forward has yet to return to training after sustaining a muscle problem that ruled him out of Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Fulham. Slot previously described the issue as minor, but the quick turnaround between fixtures has limited Ekitike’s recovery time. Ekitike...

Liverpool’s Isak ruled out for months after leg fracture

Liverpool’s Isak ruled out for months after leg fracture

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says striker Alexander Isak is set to be ruled out for a couple of months ‍after suffering a leg fracture in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur, Afrosport reports. The Swedish international of Eritrean heritage came off the bench and scored the opening goal, but had his foot broken after Micky van de Ven dived ‌to block his shot. Isak...

AFCON 2025: Liverpool coach Slot rues Salah’s absence ahead of tournament

AFCON 2025: Liverpool coach Slot rues Salah’s absence ahead of tournament

Liverpool head coach says he will miss the presence of Mohamed Salah, who will be heading to participate at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the Egypt national team, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old made headlines after the 3-3 draw with Leeds United, accusing Liverpool of throwing him under the bus and declaring a broken relationship with Slot. Salah was subsequently dropped from the squad for...

Panathinaikos appoint Rafa Benitez as new head coach

Howe ignores Slot’s calling Newcastle a small club

Eddie Howe has decided to ignore Liverpool manager Arne Slot's comments about Newcastle United being a small club over the transfer saga that embroiled Alexander Isak during the summer, Afrosport reports. Isak completed a British record £125 million move on transfer deadline day but has failed to settle at Anfield and picked up a groin injury in the 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA...

Panathinaikos appoint Rafa Benitez as new head coach

Liverpool boss Slot unbothered by Salah’s dip in form

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is unbothered by Mohamed Salah's dip in form, stating it is the last thing he needs to worry about, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old Egyptian has struggled to find the back of the net consistently this season with just three goals in 12 competitive games. It was a contrast to the previous campaign when he netted 29 goals and also provided 18 assists...