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Liverpool manager Arne Slot held a news conference ahead of his team's Champions League match against Qarabag, confirming injuries to key defenders Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate. He expects only Virgil van Dijk to be available at centre-back, potentially requiring a midfielder to fill in. Slot also shared an 'unpopular opinion' that last season's early Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain aided their Premier League title win by allowing more recovery time.

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Jamie Carragher has cautioned that Arne Slot's position at Liverpool is at risk if the club fails to secure Champions League football next season. The Reds, defending Premier League champions, sit sixth after a 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United. Despite heavy summer spending, Liverpool's form has faltered, raising concerns about their top-four prospects.

Liverpool's 22-year-old right-back Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a significant knee injury in a Premier League draw against Arsenal. The injury, involving damage to both bone and ligament, occurred in stoppage time and is not related to his ACL, though surgery is expected soon. The incident has drawn criticism and an apology from Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli.

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Liverpool clinched a 2-1 victory against Fulham in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and a controversial strike by Florian Wirtz, but the match highlighted ongoing fitness and defensive issues under manager Arne Slot. A late equalizer from Fulham exposed Liverpool's vulnerabilities, as their high press faded and players struggled with stamina. The result keeps Liverpool in the top four, but injuries to key players like Hugo Ekitike and Wirtz's hamstring problem raise concerns ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

Liverpool's 2-1 victory against nine-man Tottenham Hotspur on December 20, 2025—a result detailed in initial match coverage—delivered vital points but highlighted defensive frailties and sluggish play amid injuries and opposition red cards. The performance keeps them in contention but raises questions ahead of a packed schedule.

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Arne Slot described Trent Alexander-Arnold as very special to him as both a player and a person following the defender's first return to Anfield with Real Madrid. Liverpool fans booed Alexander-Arnold during the Champions League match, which Liverpool won. Slot's comments came after Liverpool's strong performance against their former player's new team.