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Liverpool are with out right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold obtainable for his or her journey to face Southampton – and goalkeeper Alisson and ahead Diogo Jota will proceed to overlook out.
Alexander-Arnold didn’t be a part of up with the England squad in the course of the worldwide break and has a hamstring damage, whereas Alisson and Jota have been out for a while already.
Supervisor Arne Slot mentioned: “Trent isn’t coaching with us, however he’s getting there to be again with us quickly.
“We’re cautious with everybody, particularly relating to muscle accidents. Alisson is coaching with the goalkeepers however not with the workforce. He’s getting higher however isn’t prepared for Sunday.”
Regardless of their damage issues Liverpool resume Premier League motion with a five-point lead over champions Manchester Metropolis, who had been boosted this week by the information that supervisor Pep Guardiola will keep for a minimum of two extra years.
‘He’s perhaps one of the best supervisor’
Arne Slot confirmed Virgil van Dijk is accessible to face Southampton this weekend, as he offered a full squad health replace. ⤵️
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Slot – who will come up towards Pepe for the primary time on 1 December – is happy that the previous Barcelona man is staying in England.
He mentioned: “It’s excellent news for Metropolis and for the league as a result of everybody desires one of the best managers and one of the best gamers over right here.
“He’s positively among the best managers, perhaps one of the best supervisor.
“He’s gained 4 titles in a row. If he did determine to depart, with the gamers they’ve obtained, they wouldn’t be on the backside of the league.”
Liverpool face Actual Madrid, Metropolis, Newcastle and rivals Everton in a packed schedule however Slot is targeted solely on the problem of Southampton – who’ve gained one league recreation to date.
He mentioned: “I might say Southampton are greater than a succesful workforce. I’ve seen them play towards Metropolis, Arsenal and Wolves. They’re very, very able to enjoying groups like us.
“Now we have an unbelievable fixture record arising, beginning with Southampton. That’s crucial, the following one.
“The opposite video games don’t have any impact on my workforce choice, however what does impact it’s Southampton – how they play, how match they’re.”
