Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has given a fitness update ahead of the club’s double-header pre-season friendlies against Athletic Club at Anfield.
Slot confirmed that Conor Bradley and Virgil van Dijk will miss the games due to minor injury and illness respectively. Meanwhile, Alisson and Joe Gomez remain unavailable after leaving Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia early.
“Almost all of them are fit or stayed fit.
“Unfortunately, Virgil is sick today. We miss out on Alisson. Joe Gomez is not there, Conor Bradley is not there.
“But until now we have stayed fit as we wanted to be and new signings came in so they got adjusted to what we want. Looking forward first of all to today and then to the next weeks,” Slot said.
When asked about the likelihood of these players being sidelined for upcoming key matches, including the FA Community Shield against Crystal Palace and the Premier League opener versus AFC Bournemouth, Slot said:
“Virgil normally not. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley, it’s going to be tight. Alisson will be back in time as well.”
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has given a fitness update ahead of the club’s double-header pre-season friendlies against Athletic Club at Anfield.
Slot confirmed that Conor Bradley and Virgil van Dijk will miss the games due to minor injury and illness respectively. Meanwhile, Alisson and Joe Gomez remain unavailable after leaving Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia early.
“Almost all of them are fit or stayed fit.
“Unfortunately, Virgil is sick today. We miss out on Alisson. Joe Gomez is not there, Conor Bradley is not there.
“But until now we have stayed fit as we wanted to be and new signings came in so they got adjusted to what we want. Looking forward first of all to today and then to the next weeks,” Slot said.
When asked about the likelihood of these players being sidelined for upcoming key matches, including the FA Community Shield against Crystal Palace and the Premier League opener versus AFC Bournemouth, Slot said:
“Virgil normally not. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley, it’s going to be tight. Alisson will be back in time as well.”