Liverpool’s comfortable 2–0 victory over Brighton came with an unwanted downside, as Arne Slot confirmed fitness concerns involving Joe Gomez and Dominik Szoboszlai after the final whistle.
Speaking after the match, the Liverpool boss admitted he is not optimistic about Gomez’s condition after the defender was forced off with what appeared to be a muscle problem.
“When a player leaves the pitch because of a muscle issue, it’s rarely good news,” Slot explained. “In Joe’s case, I wouldn’t expect him to be available for next week’s game against Tottenham — although football can always surprise you.”
Slot also used the moment to explain why Gomez’s minutes have been carefully managed this season, suggesting his cautious approach was deliberate rather than tactical rotation.
“Now people probably understand why I was always careful with his workload,” he added. “Some might have wondered why he wasn’t playing more often, especially when we needed cover at right-back. This is exactly the reason.”
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Szoboszlai Ankle Concern Raises Fresh Worries ⚠️
There was also concern for Szoboszlai, who picked up an ankle issue during the match. Slot admitted the initial signs were worrying but refused to rule the midfielder out.
“It was his ankle, and when I first saw it, it didn’t look great,” the Dutchman said. “But Dom has an incredible mentality, so we’re hoping for a positive outcome.”
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Reinforcements on the Way for Spurs Clash 🔄
Despite the injury setbacks, Slot offered a small boost ahead of the Tottenham trip. Conor Bradley will return from suspension, while Jeremie Frimpong is expected to rejoin full training in the coming days.
Those returns could prove crucial as Liverpool await further updates on Gomez and Szoboszlai’s fitness — and prepare for a demanding week ahead 👀🔥
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