Liverpool stand firm on Robertson as injuries bite before Qarabag
Liverpool lose 3-2 at Bournemouth: Van Dijk and Szoboszlai reply to Evanilson and Jiménez before Adli’s 95th-minute winner. Late concessions, defensive errors and inconsistency haunt Slot’s side.
Liverpool host Qarabag at Anfield, Wed 8pm, live on TNT Sports/Discovery+. A win secures top-eight. Slot under pressure after league loss; Qarabag drew Chelsea, so a draw is possible.
Bookmakers make Arne Slot odds-on in the sack race after Liverpool’s defeat to Bournemouth, piling pressure on the Reds’ boss amid poor form and speculation.
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a bid with a chance of a triple deal before the January window shuts, as the Reds weigh multiple targets and outgoing options.
Liverpool face Qarabag with Gomez a knee doubt, Chiesa 50-50, Isak out after fibula surgery, Bradley out long-term. Van Dijk is only fit centre-back. No suspensions.
Liverpool reject Tottenham approach for vice-captain Andy Robertson. Slot used him vs Bournemouth and needs cover for Kerkez. Tsimikas recall from Roma assessed. Champions League Qarabag tie looms.
