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Arne Slot Arne Slot has dismissed criticism of Liverpool's approach to games as he reiterated there will be no change to the club's transfer policy this summer. Slot's side have had a propensity for starting games slowly this season and have scored only three first-half goals away in the top-flight this season. They only began to create regular opportunities at Molineux once they went behind in the 78th minute, but still lost despite Mohamed Salah's equaliser five minutes lat

Szoboszlai Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has fired a message to Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr - just weeks after the Brazilian international's shock revelation about their friendship. The Hungary captain posted to social media celebrating a pair of football boots from the winger. Szoboszlai's activity on Instagram came 12 hours after Liverpool's sobering defeat to rock-bottom Wolves, which handed the Reds their latest setback in the hunt for Champions League qualifi

Gerrard and Slot Steven Gerrard has called on Arne Slot to DROP Cody Gakpo and start Rio Ngumoha for Liverpool's trip to Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday night. The Reds travel to Molineux for the second time in three days following Tuesday's 2-1 defeat in the Premier League . After Mohamed Salah had cancelled out Rodrigo Gomes' opener, it looked as though the Reds were going to pick up a point from the game in the West Midlands. But Andre netted a dramatic 94th minute for Wol

Arne Slot Arne Slot is adamant Liverpool's recruitment plans will not be affected by the shift towards a more direct style of play in the Premier League this season. The Reds have suffered a disappointing defence of their record-equalling 20th championship, not helped by more teams assuming a more aggressive, set-piece led approach. Slot admitted on Monday most of the games he had watched in the Premier League this season were "not a joy to watch", echoing concerns from an

Arne Slot Arne Slot has questioned the consistency of VAR after Liverpool's top-four rivals Manchester United benefited from a contentious decision at the weekend. United were trailing at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday when they were awarded a penalty and the visitors had Maxence Lacroix sent off for holding Matheus Cunha narrowly inside the area following a VAR check. It was not dissimilar to a foul by Manchester City defender Marc Guehi on Mohamed Salah at Anfield last m

Alexis Mac Allister believes Liverpool are now starting to "understand each other" and are primed to finish the season strongly. The Reds moved to within three points of third place when they secured a third successive Premier League victory with a 5-2 triumph over West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. It was the first time Liverpool had scored five goals in a top-flight match since the 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur that secured the title last April. with Arne

Endo Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu has claimed that Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has undergone surgery and is hoping to be fit for this summer's World Cup finals. Endo was stretchered off with a foot injury during the 1-0 win over Sunderland on February 11. No timeframe for the 33-year-old's return was given; however, Reds head coach Arne Slot previously shared his hope that the Japan international could be available again before the end of the season . Endo's injury has

Jody Morris Jody Morris snubbed Virgil van Dijk when naming former team-mates John Terry and Rio Ferdinand as the Premier League's two greatest-ever centre-backs. The ex-Chelsea midfielder played at Stamford Bridge for seven years from 1996 to 2003 and for England's youth sides. During his time in west London, he graced the pitch with an up-and-coming Terry in the early 2000s. In his youth, Morris was also part of the same boyhood football circles as Ferdinand and made appe

Salah and Slot Arne Slot is convinced Mohamed Salah will rediscover his goalscoring touch - and believes the Egyptian isn't the only Liverpool forward to have lost his potency in front of goal. Salah has now gone nine Premier League games without a goal having been substituted for the closing stages of the Reds' dramatic 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest last weekend. The 33-year-old has nevertheless contributed four assists in his last six top-flight outings, and has also scored

Wirtz Florian Wirtz has been ruled out of Liverpool's Premier League clash against West Ham United this weekend - with Arne Slot admitting he has no idea when the attacking midfielder will return. But the Reds will be bolstered by the return of Jeremie Frimpong for the visit of the Hammers on Saturday afternoon after almost a month on the sidelines. Wirtz was named in the starting line-up for last week's win at Nottingham Forest but was forced to withdraw shortly before ki

Jayden Danns Jayden Danns has made a significant step in his rehabilitation from a long-term hamstring injury by returning to training with Liverpool under-21s. The 20-year-old striker, who made his first-team debut two years ago, has been absent since suffering the damage while playing for the U21s at Ipswich Town in September The youngster recently returned to working on the grass, and has now been given the green light to step up his recovery having been photographed in te

ISAK Sweden have not ruled out having Alexander Isak available for their World Cup qualifying play-off next month - despite the Liverpool striker still being weeks away from a return to action. Isak hasn't featured for the Reds since sustaining an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture when caught by Micky van de Ven in the process of scoring the opener in Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur shortly before Christmas. Arne Slot detailed last week t

Wirtz and Ekitike Jamie Carragher has admitted he wants to see more in front of goal from Liverpool duo Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. The two summer signings have become hugely important to Arne Slot following injury blows in the squad and several others underperforming. It was a difficult start to life at Anfield for Wirtz while Ekitike flew out of the blocks. The roles have somewhat been reversed recently with Wirtz shining and Ekitike scoring just two Premier League g

VVD Virgil van Dijk says the nature of Liverpool's last-gasp winner against Nottingham Forest is proof of the mentality that exists within Arne Slot's squad. And the captain believes Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute strike was just reward for a much-improved second half at the City Ground as the Reds went level on points with Chelsea in fourth. The defending Premier League champions were second best during a poor opening 45 minutes but regrouped at the interval and had big

Vitor Pereira Vitor Pereira questioned Liverpool’s winner and admitted he was “angry with football” after a dramatic finish at Nottingham Forest. Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal seven minutes into additional time to earn the Reds a 1-0 Premier League victory on Sunday afternoon. The strike was allowed after a lengthy VAR check ruled Virgil van Dijk onside from Dominik Szoboszlai 's cross before his header was parried by Stefan Ortega into the path of Mac Allister . n

Arne Slot Emile Heskey says he expects Arne Slot to remain as Liverpool's head coach for the start of next season. But the former Reds striker has highlighted the importance of Champions League qualification as they enter the final dozen games of the campaign, starting with Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The champions head into the weekend three points behind Manchester United in fourth and two below Chelsea, who occupy the fifth-place spot that is expected to be enough to sec

Alisson Alisson Becker is adamant Liverpool are "going in the right direction" but admits they can no longer use the adaptation of new players as a reason for their underwhelming Premier League campaign. The Reds have had a difficult defence of the title they won in dominant fashion last season and now face a real fight to secure even Champions League qualification Sunday's demoralising 2-1 home reverse to Manchester City means Arne Slot's side have won only six out of thei

Endo and Van Dijk Virgil van Dijk says the entire Liverpool squad are "gutted" for Wataru Endo as the midfielder faces up to what is feared will be a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Endo, who was making his just first Premier League start of the season, suffered a lower foot injury in last week's 1-0 win at Sunderland when clearing a dangerous cross in the second half. After initially trying to play on, the Japan captain was eventually forced off with the help of a stretcher

Rooney Wayne Rooney has claimed Arne Slot doesn't have the aura to be Liverpool head coach and will be sacked if he fails to secure Champions League qualification Slot became the 10th and most recent boss to guide the Reds to the championship when his side romped to a record-equalling 20th title for the Anfield outfit last term during his first season in charge. Slot became the 10th and most recent boss to guide the Reds to the championship when his side romped to a rec

Curtis Jones Curtis Jones admits it has taken longer than expected for Liverpool's raft of summer arrivals to settle at the Premier League champions. But the Reds midfielder now believes sights are firmly set on ending a difficult campaign with a double of FA Cup and Champions League . Arne Slot's side face a battle to ensure a top-four place having seen their hopes of defending the title ended by a dismal run of form during the autumn. However, they advanced to the last 1