Liverpool boosted by Salah return as Slot backed before Bournemouth
Tottenham contact Liverpool over Andy Robertson, who is out of contract this summer. Slot backs Milos Kerkez as first-choice left-back amid reduced Robertson minutes and earlier Atletico interest.
Van Dijk defends Slot after ‘disrespectful’ Alonso question, hails 3-0 Marseille win and 13-game unbeaten run. Notes tough season, seeks consistency; Bournemouth up next. Konate, Chiesa uncertain.
Spurs refuse to sell Micky van de Ven despite Liverpool interest. Defender under long deal; £100m mooted. Club plan new contract talks; Frank insists he is happy and key for Tottenham.
Steven Gerrard will play for Liverpool Legends against Borussia Dortmund Legends at Anfield in March, with further squad announcements to follow.
Liverpool head to Bournemouth with Salah back. Chiesa a major doubt after training knock; Isak (fibula) and Bradley (knee) out long term. No suspensions. Leoni ACL out for season.
Slot hails Dominik Szoboszlai’s leadership after his opener in the 3-0 win at Marseille, tipping him as a future Liverpool captain despite a recent penalty miss and Barnsley error.
Slot expects no January signings despite injuries to Isak, Leoni and Bradley, but is open to opportunities. Backs young recruits Kerkez and Wirtz to improve after Liverpool’s £400m summer spend.
Liverpool rank fifth worldwide and top among Premier League clubs in Deloitte Money League (€836m), behind Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, PSG. Man Utd slump to worst-ever position.
