Fitness Update: No New Concerns

Arne Slot spoke to the press forward of Sunday night time’s assembly with Arsenal at Anfield, and the Liverpool boss had no dangerous information to share.

Conor Bradley, who got here off the bench within the second half towards Newcastle, didn’t choose up any new harm issues in his cameo — although he may not be again to full health as but. Alexis Mac Allister, who was not within the squad final Monday, must be obtainable for choice once more.

Importantly, Slot reported no new harm issues following the bodily exhibiting at St. James’ Park: although Virgil Van Dijk confronted a heavy sort out that noticed Anthony Gordon despatched off on a straight pink, the Liverpool head coach has confirmed that the captain is absolutely match forward of Sunday.

Slot discovered himself emphasizing the positives, even when Jeremie Frimpong stays out till after the worldwide break. “I believe the optimistic is that Conor Bradley solely had one or two coaching classes earlier than the Newcastle sport, he has educated this week the entire week – [well] not the entire week as there are nonetheless two days to go,” the Liverpool boss mentioned.

“Mac Allister has additionally began coaching once more so I don’t suppose we had any accidents popping out of that sport [at Newcastle]no.”

Arsenal appear to be they’ll come into this one with some actual (fairly than rumored) harm issues, as Bukayo Saka went off towards Leeds with one other hamstring challenge. Martin Odegaard picked up a shoulder challenge, however is perhaps slot in time for Sunday, whereas Kai Havertz is out long-term with a knee harm from matchday one.