Salah set to start as Liverpool head to Marseille
Slot says he’s unaware of a Van Dijk ‘players‑only’ meeting after the 1-1 Burnley draw, stressing his own post‑match review. Van Dijk set for 350th Liverpool game before Marseille away.
Dominik Szoboszlai confirms contract talks with Liverpool, no decision yet. Key under Slot, 6 goals and 4 assists, viewed as future captain material amid wider contract issues at Anfield.
Loris Karius says he learned of Alisson’s £65m 2018 move from the media after Kiev errors. Klopp replaced him post-Champions League final. Karius now at Schalke, eyeing Bundesliga return.
Slot says Salah is back in the squad and likely to start at Marseille; relationship “as normal”. Konate misses trip; Salah’s 45 UCL goals hailed as Reds seek top‑eight and avoid play‑off ties.
Report claims Liverpool may bid for Wolves’ Andre (fee touted £26.2m) while interest in Joao Gomes has cooled, with Man United now leading. Window open until Feb 2 as Marseille trip looms.
Reds visit Marseille seeking top‑16 spot after four league draws; Salah set to return. Konate a doubt; predicted XI includes Salah, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister. Prediction tips Marseille 2-1 Liverpool.
Slot dismisses talk of Xabi Alonso replacing him, calling it a “weird” question. He notes winning the league, recent boos after Burnley 1-1, and focuses on Marseille in the Champions League.
