Liverpool Seeks Premier League Revival Facing Aston Villa Amid Injury Woes

Liverpool is facing a challenging period with six losses in their last seven matches across all competitions, dropping from first to seventh in the Premier League and currently level on points with Aston Villa. Manager Arne Slot is under pressure as his team has struggled to maintain the form expected of defending champions despite significant investment in new players. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, is in better form and aiming to extend their winning streak to five matches, with hopes of securing their first win at Anfield since 2014. Villa will be without Emi Buendia for the match due to injury, while Tielemans is expected to return to training soon. Slot has acknowledged the difficulty of the Premier League and the tough competition even among lower-ranked teams, emphasizing the narrow margins in their recent performances. Ahead of the game, Liverpool's team news includes potential returns from Ryan Gravenberch and updates on Curtis Jones and Alexander Isak, with Slot preparing to address the media about Liverpool's current difficulties and their prospects moving forward.