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Arne Slot press conference live before Liverpool visits Everton's new stadium for the first time, with Hugo Ekitike injured and Alexander Isak needing to step up
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during a press conference.(Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Arne Slot will speak to the media at 9am UK time (4am ET) this morning ahead of Liverpool traveling to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Hugo Ekitike has picked up a "serious" injury to his Achilles that will keep the Frenchman out of the World Cup. Alexander Isak, as a result, will hopefully be able to step up his return to full match sharpness.
Elsewhere, Slot is likely to be asked about any other injury concerns that Liverpool is dealing with. The fitness of Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez, for instance, is being managed.
Liverpool needs the points in the race for the Champions League spots, with Slot still under pressure to improve performances. A big result away at Everton would lift the mood significantly.
Follow what Arne Slot has to say in the press conference below. We'll bring you all the key updates.
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Arne Slot will be at Liverpool next season
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore says Arne Slot will be at Anfield next season no matter what happens in the final six games of the season.
"I don’t think departing the Champions League at this stage will make a difference for Arne Slot," Collymore told Liverpool.com on behalf of Best Betting Bonuses.
"If you look at their form this season, you’d probably say that reaching the quarter-finals is about par. I don’t think anybody would have looked at this Liverpool side and thought it’s a surprise that they’re going out to PSG at this stage.
"However, if they don’t qualify for the Champions League next season, then that raises a lot of different questions.
"The team will be losing Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, who will be two pairs of very big boots to fill, so they have to be in a good position to recruit top-quality players.
"Will top-quality players like Michael Olise want to join Liverpool if they’re in the Europa League? I don’t think he will.
"Having said that, even if Liverpool don’t get into the Champions League, I think they’ll keep Slot. I think winning the Premier League last season has bought him a lot of wiggle room, so I think he’ll stay, whatever happens."
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.(Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
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What we're expecting Arne Slot to speak on
- Hugo Ekitike injury
- Alexander Isak fitness latest
- Any other potential absences/team selection decisions
- First trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Good morning!
Welcome along to our live blog for Arne Slot's press conference ahead of Liverpool traveling to Everton on Sunday. We'll have all the key updates from the Dutchman right here.
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