Liverpool backed to beat Chelsea as Slot plays down injury fears
Report claims Liverpool have held talks over a £73m England winger as Slot seeks a left-sided option to compete with Gakpo.
Liverpool draw 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield. Gravenberch curls opener, Fernandez equalises from a free-kick possibly via Fofana. VAR denies Palmer after Cucurella offside. Slot booed for subbing Ngumoha.
Opinion urges Liverpool to sign Alessandro Bastoni as Van Dijk’s long-term partner. Left-footed, composed, elite passer, aerially strong, likened to Daniel Agger and seen as ideal for Slot’s system.
Slot responds to Salah’s view on leadership at Liverpool, defending the squad ahead of the Chelsea game.
Gossip round-up claims Van Dijk could be ‘ready to leave’ with Galatasaray interest. Also notes Szoboszlai defending players’ holidays amid fan backlash.
Isak returns to training and could feature at Anfield. Salah and Alisson are close but not ready. Mamardashvili back in training. Konate and Wirtz expected fit as Liverpool chase Champions League spot.
Pundits back Liverpool to beat Chelsea at Anfield with Champions League qualification on the line.
After Liverpool’s 1-1 vs Chelsea, Joe Cole says FSG have a ‘unique’ chance that could see Slot sacked and Xabi Alonso hired, with Champions League qualification still not sealed.
Mac Allister’s father says no talks over exit or new deal before 2028. Slot urged to target PSG’s Desire Doue as Liverpool plan for life after Salah and Robertson.
TNT Sports shows Saturday’s 12:30pm kick-off at Anfield. Liverpool can likely seal Champions League qualification despite injuries, while managerless Chelsea chase a European push.
Speculative XI outlines major rebuild: Mamardashvili, Porro, Kerkez, Jacquet, Anderson, Wirtz, Olise, Isak and Ekitike among mooted arrivals as Liverpool plan post-Salah era.
Salah reflects on Liverpool’s season and looming exit after nine years, saying he anticipated events without ‘sounding arrogant’.
Column contrasts Liverpool’s FSG model with Chelsea’s opposing approach ahead of Anfield meeting.
