Liverpool dealt double injury blow ahead of Aston Villa clash as Arne Slot confirms duo ruled out
Things go from bad to worse for Liverpool..
Liverpool’s crisis have deepened ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa, with Arne Slot confirming two key players will miss the game.
The Reds are in desperate need of a response after losing four consecutive Premier League matches, marking one of their worst runs in recent history.
Their most recent setback came in midweek when they were dumped out of the League Cup by Crystal Palace, further piling pressure on Slot with Liverpool owners starting to get concerned about the situation.
Their most recent defeat came against Crystal Palace midweek, with the Eagles knocking them out of the League Cup.
Arne Slot confirms Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones
To make matters worse, the Dutch manager revealed that Alexander Isak, the club’s British record signing who suffered an injury against Frankfurt, will be unavailable this weekend.
Midfielder Curtis Jones is also set to miss out due to injury, leaving Liverpool short of options in the middle of the park.
Speaking ahead of the game, he said: “Isak and Curtis Jones will 99% be out of the squad this weekend”.
Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures don’t offer much respite either, with Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City next on their schedule, a daunting run that could define their season.
Next three games could define Arne Slot’s Liverpool future
The real test for Arne Slot begins now. Liverpool’s next three fixtures: Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City could determine not only their season but also the Dutchman’s long-term future at Anfield.
The clash against Aston Villa is just the start of a brutal ten-day run. After the Premier League encounter, Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League, before making a daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Slot’s side must find a way to navigate through this crucial spell despite missing key players.
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Failure to deliver positive results could see Liverpool lose further ground in the Premier League title race and risk their Champions League ambitions.
Pressure is mounting rapidly on the Dutchman, and this run of fixtures could make or break his early tenure at Anfield.