Arne Slot Sounds Warning After Brighton Win as Gomez and Szoboszlai Pick Up Injuries đŹ
Liverpoolâs comfortable 2â0 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 Gomezâs condition after the defender was forced off with what appeared to be a muscle problem.
âWhen a player leaves the pitch because of a muscle issue, itâs rarely good news,â Slot explained. âIn Joeâs case, I wouldnât expect him to be available for next weekâs game against Tottenham â although football can always surprise you.â
Slot also used the moment to explain why Gomezâs minutes have been carefully managed this season, suggesting his cautious approach was deliberate rather than tactical rotation.
âNow people probably understand why I was always careful with his workload,â he added. âSome might have wondered why he wasnât playing more often, especially when we needed cover at right-back. This is exactly the reason.â
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Szoboszlai Ankle Concern Raises Fresh Worries â ïž
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.
âIt was his ankle, and when I first saw it, it didnât look great,â the Dutchman said. âBut Dom has an incredible mentality, so weâre hoping for a positive outcome.â
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Reinforcements on the Way for Spurs Clash đ
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 Szoboszlaiâs fitness â and prepare for a demanding week ahead đđ„
