Liverpool are intently monitoring the health of Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate after each gamers sustained accidents in Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Actual Madrid within the Champions League.
The defenders picked up their points late within the match at Anfield, casting doubt on their availability for Sunday’s Premier League conflict towards Manchester Metropolis.
on Thursday, admitting their standing stays unsure because the medical group continues assessments.
Bradley was substituted within the second half after showing to drag his hamstring, whereas Konaté confirmed seen discomfort at full-time and was unable to affix his teammates within the customary post-match celebrations.
Slot acknowledged that neither incident bodes nicely however stopped in need of ruling them out for the weekend.
Chatting with reporters, Slot mentioned: “They’re nonetheless being assessed, so it’s troublesome to say the place they’re. Conor needed to come off, and Ibou didn’t go away the pitch as he ought to after such a incredible efficiency. It’s by no means a very good signal when this occurs, however we’ll see within the coming days.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold is predicted to step in if Bradley is unavailable. The vice-captain, who missed the beginning lineup towards Actual Madrid, was an unused substitute on Wednesday and has been declared match to characteristic from the beginning towards Metropolis.
Slot confirmed: “Sure, Trent is able to begin.”
Liverpool enter Sunday’s showdown with the prospect to maneuver 11 factors away from the defending champions. Regardless of a difficult begin to the season for Manchester Metropolis, Slot dismissed complacency, highlighting the squad depth Liverpool has relied upon amid harm considerations.
“That is what occurs in a season,” Slot famous. “We missed Trent, Jota, and Alisson towards Madrid. However each time somebody has stepped in, they’ve carried out. If Conor and Ibou can’t play, others will step up on Sunday.”
The win over Actual Madrid maintained Liverpool’s flawless European marketing campaign, marking their fifth victory in as many video games and their first over the reigning champions since 2009.
Bradley and Konate’s standout performances contributed to a resolute defensive show that included a penalty save by backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
As preparations proceed for the high-stakes Premier League encounter, Liverpool will hope their harm setbacks don’t overshadow their spectacular momentum.