Liverpool Manager Slot Addresses Chelsea Clash, Player Fitness Challenges

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided updates ahead of their Premier League clash against Chelsea, focusing on key player fitness and team performance. Slot confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out for an extended period, with new signing Giorgi Mamardashvili stepping in and showing promising adjustment to his role. Despite recent losses, Slot praised the team's effort and resilience, emphasizing their determination to secure results and improve. He also discussed striker Alexander Isak's increasing fitness and potential to contribute more goals as he builds chemistry with the squad. Slot highlighted the challenge of defending set-pieces, describing it as a "new reality" in the league, and acknowledged some defensive errors but maintained confidence in his players. Additionally, Liverpool faces injury uncertainties with forwards Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa, who are under evaluation before the Chelsea match.