“I really wanted to have both available against Burnley, but that won’t happen. Especially him—I was eager to watch him lead the attack, but unfortunately, after the international break, he picked up an ankle problem. His debut won’t happen yet, and it’s a serious setback for us.”To make matters worse, the Liverpool boss also confirmed that another first-team star has been ruled out, though he did not go into detail about the player’s identity. The double setback now forces Slot into a tactical rethink ahead of what many see as a must-win game.The reaction among supporters has been explosive, with social media flooded by messages of frustration. One fan captured the mood perfectly: “This is devastating—we’ve been waiting for this debut for weeks. It’s such a blow for the team.”With Burnley up next, Liverpool must now reshuffle their plans and test the depth of their attacking options. But the absence of their marquee addition—signed to spearhead a new era at Anfield—has left a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the club.What was expected to be a night of celebration and fresh beginnings has suddenly transformed into a moment of tension and heartbreak. Now, all eyes turn to how quickly the new star can recover—and how Slot will navigate this difficult stretch without him.
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