Liverpool's Arne Slot Updates Injuries Ahead of West Ham

Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that defenders Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley will miss the upcoming match against West Ham United due to injuries sustained during a Champions League game against Real Madrid in late November. Both players have not resumed full training and are targeting a potential return for the match against Manchester United on January 5, although Slot emphasized the need for careful management of their fitness. Diogo Jota, who recently returned from a two-month layoff, is also being managed carefully as he aims to regain match fitness. Liverpool heads into the West Ham game with a seven-point lead in the Premier League after a 3-1 victory over Leicester City. Slot expressed hope that Konate and Bradley could return to training soon but acknowledged the competition from fully fit players for their spots in the team.