Story of Arne Slot’s Morning Press Conference: Key Takeaways 🔴
Arne Slot faced the media earlier today, delivering a press conference packed with updates, insight and a few eyebrow-raising moments. Here’s everything that stood out:
🔺 Florian Wirtz continues to impress
Slot praised the youngster’s recent performances, stressing that this level isn’t new for him — Wirtz has been playing at a high standard for quite some time.
🤕 Alexander Isak update
Isak experienced a bit of cramp in training yesterday. Slot said the medical team will assess him today before deciding his availability.
❌ Salah frustrated but professional
Slot admitted Mohamed Salah wasn’t happy about being left out recently, but emphasised that the Egyptian handled the situation with total professionalism.
🏆 Slot praises Salah’s legacy
He reiterated that Salah has been “exceptional for Liverpool for many years” — and insists he will continue to be hugely important moving forward.
🗣️ Respect for Régis Le Bris
Slot offered a big compliment to the opposition coach, noting how impressively he’s built a new squad and started the season strongly.
💪 Warning about Sunderland’s strength
Pointing to their win over Chelsea and draw against Arsenal, Slot said Sunderland have shown how dangerous they can be.
🇪🇬 Salah’s AFCON dates confirmed
Slot revealed Salah will depart for AFCON duty on 15 December, meaning…
✅ He’ll still be available for Brighton at Anfield.
❌ Bradley & Frimpong ruled out for tomorrow
Neither player will feature in the next match.
✅ Conor Bradley steps up recovery
He trained with the team for the first time yesterday and Slot hopes he’ll be ready for Leeds.
✅ Similar hopes for Frimpong
Slot expects week-on-week progress and aims to have him available next week.
🗣️ On the heavy online abuse directed at him
Slot joked that after the backlash from the Man City game, he actually expected worse after the Forest match!