Under new Kop manager Arne Slot, Liverpool has had an almost flawless start to the season. However, when they play Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, they will face their most challenging opponent to date.Arne Slot has revealed that Diogo Jota will miss Liverpool’s trip to Arsenal on Sunday, along players Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley. Jota was injured during Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea last Sunday and had to leave the game. According to Reds head coach Slot, the Portugal attacker is still out. Darwin Nunez will remain in the No. 9 position for Liverpool, and according to Slot, Bradley and Chiesa are also finding it difficult to travel to the Emirates.
When asked about the trio’s level of fitness, Slot responded, “I think they feel good, but not when it comes to playing for us at the weekend.” “We might train with Federico today or tomorrow, but Diogo is most definitely not, and we should see if Conor Bradley can join us tomorrow.”
Slot added that although Alisson is making good progress in his recuperation from his hamstring injury, he won’t be making a quick comeback. Slot says it is too soon to assess the Brazil goalie’s recuperation and that he is not anticipated to return until after the international break next month.
“He’s making good progress, as we anticipated, but it’s not a quick recovery, so it’s hard to judge him,” he said. “He hasn’t reached the last stage of his recuperation, which is, in my opinion, the greatest time to evaluate an injury. “I can’t tell you how long he will be out, but don’t expect him to play in next week’s cup match against Brighton.”
Slot anticipates that, following their material analysis by Chelsea, Arsenal will present Liverpool with their most difficult test to date. “I expect a lot from Chelsea this season, and I think they showed it last Sunday at Anfield,” he stated both before and after the match.