Liverpool weigh Slot backing as Salah call and injuries shape Villa trip

Steven Gerrard urges Liverpool to keep Curtis Jones this summer, calling retention ‘critical’ amid outside interest.
Casemiro hits back at Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher after taking offence to his comments.
Adidas’ 2026-27 Liverpool goalkeeper shirt has leaked, offering an early look at next season’s keeper design.
Liverpool consider reinforcements in a summer of transition, with links to the brother of an Arsenal player and a ‘very quick’ defender.
Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool could regret missing Xabi Alonso if a Chelsea move happens, while Joe Cole backs Mohamed Salah’s call to uphold Anfield standards after his summer exit.
Adidas to release a 26-27 Liverpool lifestyle shirt echoing the 1994 design, with red geometric diamonds and a white-red V-neck, updated with the modern Adidas Performance logo.
Liverpool line up six Premier League forwards to replace departures, with Anthony Gordon and Mohammed Kudus among targets, plus Bowen, Summerville, Rayan and Yankuba Minteh.
Djimi Traore recalls being told to shower at half-time in the 2005 final, then recalled after Steve Finnan’s injury, before helping Liverpool complete the Istanbul miracle.
With Alisson linked to Juventus, Liverpool assess whether Giorgi Mamardashvili is ready to step in, comparing goalkeeping options for a potential summer change.
Howard Webb says Benjamin Sesko probably handled in Man Utd’s 3-2 win over Liverpool but VAR lacked conclusive evidence, so the goal stood.
FSG weigh whether to back Arne Slot amid Liverpool’s alarming decline and boos at Anfield, recalling their 2015 Rodgers call. Big spend last summer heightens the stick-or-twist dilemma.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande says he is committed for 2025 Champions League return but acknowledges interest. Liverpool are among clubs monitoring the midfielder.
Salah, Wirtz and Konate are close for Villa on 15/5. Alisson a major doubt but nearing training. Endo, Bradley and Ekitike remain out long term. No suspensions.