Every word Arne Slot said on FSG stance, Alexander Isak, and Liverpool injuries

Every word Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said on having support from FSG, his plan for Alexander Isak, and the latest on injuries ahead of facing Fulham this weekend

Arne Slot speaks during a Liverpool press conference(Image: Liverpool FC // YouTube)

Liverpool has lost each of its last three games in all competitions, but Arne Slot is still hopeful that his side can turn around its Champions League tie with PSG — with the focus on Fulham first.

The Reds boss spoke to reporters at the AXA Training Centre on Friday and confirmed there are no new injury concerns for his side, though the minutes of some key men will need to be managed. Jeremie Frimpong, for instance, has struggled with short turnarounds in the past. This is every word he had to say...

Reaction to Andy Robertson departure: "First of all, he had many great seasons over here as a player, but I think people got to konw him as a great person as well. I got to know him and every teammate of his will tell you how funny he is and how great a person he is.

"That has been shown a lot on social media as well but what I remember most about him is the intensity he is always playing with. We have learned something about intensity two days ago, but I can also remember Robbo making a press from left full-back to the right wing a few years ago.

"I showed that to the players I was working with back then. He has won everything here, and he has served this club for so many years. He really loves this club and it has been a great nine years at the club.

"But we saw also this season he didn't play as much as he used to. It was still a lot but not as much as he was used to, and as a result of that, he is leaving. Not only that, it is difficult to be in that position longer than a season. Every player wants as much regular first-team football as possible."

Andy Robertson and Arne Slot after Liverpool won at Nottingham Forest(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Still has support from FSG and fans: "I'm repeating myself and I have said it many times that I feel a lot of support not only from the owners, but also from Richard and Michael [Edwards] as well.

"As weird as it might sound, I also feel the support of the fans. When we were going out in Paris when the players were going out for the warm-up, even though we'd just lost 4-0 at City the fans (who saw us) started singing 'We love you Liverpool'.

"Even after I think it is fair to say we were outplayed over 90 minutes, we went to the away end and they were still singing for us and clapping for us. That support, we have felt constantly. I have said this many times as well. The club knows the period of time we are in, and in the meantime, I feel complete support."

Another big week that could define the season: "That's completely normal in the end of the season," Slot said. "Not only for us, it is for all the teams, these are defining periods of time.

"We haven't given ourselves the best situation to be in. But as you said, Paris kept us alive so we are still in that tie.

"There are two massive, massive games in the league coming up as well and after, we have four more and hopefully a few more in the Champions League as well. But first the focus should be on Fulham. That is where the focus is on now."

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addresses the media at his pre-Fulham press conference (Image: LFC TV)

Fulham has caused problems in the past: "They have a manager who has worked a long time with them and you can see a clear structure and clear identity they want to play, mainly with the same players when I've been here.

"We played them last season at home when we got a red card and was probably one of the best games we played that season, twice we were a goal down.

"This season, that game maybe sums up our season. It's unbelievable that we didn't win that one when you look at how late we scored — how often do you score in the 94th minute (to go ahead) and then not win?"

Alexander Isak status and injury latest: "We don't get the player back yet but Alisson is working hard to get his way back. He won't be in this weekend.

"That Alex is available for us again is vital, of course. I said many times it was hard for us to convert chances into goals. He has been a goalscorer for his whole life. He did not get a chance against Paris, but in all the other games, we had chances.

"To have him back is really nice. It was only 15 minutes, but it is good to have him back, and hopefully we can progress his minutes. Hopefully he can grow to his form as soon as possible, but the last time, it took a while. That is normal, but now we are hoping that after the rehab period, we can bring him faster to the level we want him to be at."

Fans and ticket price protest: "Not only when we go through tough times. I think Anfield has shown in its history, but also since I’m here, how important these fans are for us when we play a home game.

"A recent example of course was Galatasaray, where we had a tough game away from home, where their fans were really loud, but then Anfield showed what being loud really is. They helped us through that game, and I can come up with so many examples where I’ve been part of it, but also in the history of this club.

"That is what makes Anfield special, but I think in general, playing in front of your home fans is, for every team, very helpful. We’ve always felt that support, I’ve always felt that support when we are playing, in good and in bad times. I hope, even though there are protests, that the fans can be as helpful as they’ve always been for us this season and last season."