Liverpool boss Arne Slot declined to discuss whether contract talks are ongoing, insisting his attention is on stopping a slide of six defeats in seven across competitions. He reiterated that any negotiations, if they exist, won’t be aired publicly and that results must come first.
Squad depth debate and fixture strain
Slot argued Liverpool “miss nothing,” backing the squad’s quality and club strategy. He pointed instead to disrupted pre-seasons, injuries, and tight turnarounds with multiple away trips. He stressed this isn’t an excuse, but context, and said the issue isn’t depth so much as availability.
Team news ahead of Villa
Ryan Gravenberch has trained and could feature if he comes through the final session. Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones have not trained and are “99.9%” out for Saturday’s match. The manager remains adamant the group is capable once key players are fit and rhythm returns.
