Slot issues major Salah update ahead of Man City clash
Slot issues major Salah update ahead of Man City clash It’s not often we get a clear injury picture heading into a huge game, but Arne Slot has now given us exactly that ahead of Manchester City, and there’s a mix of relief and concern across the squad. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The headline news is that Mohamed Salah is closing in on a return just when we need him most.
Salah boost but Frimpong concern remains Speaking to Liverpoolfc. com , Slot was optimistic about the Egyptian’s availability after his recent muscle issue. He said: “Close, very close.
” That alone would’ve been encouraging, but the Dutchman then gave a deeper insight into what makes our No. 11 so unique physically and mentally. Slot added: “Another example of what makes him special because the moment he got injured there was a bit of a situation where they thought, ‘I don’t think he’s available for City.
’ “But Mo looked at me and said, ‘I think I will be available for City. '” It’s that mentality which has defined Salah’s Liverpool career, and it looks like it could give us a huge boost heading into the FA Cup clash. However, the update around Jeremie Frimpong is far less certain after his early withdrawal for the Netherlands.
Slot confirmed: “Jeremie, the national team doctor of the Netherlands tells us that it was precautionary that they took him out. But he will have a scan later today to see. ” Given the defender has already missed 25 matches across four injury spells this season, that’s clearly one to watch closely.