Slot’s comments ahead of Burnley suggest a potential Liverpool lift despite concerning news.

Liverpool’s latest pre-match update offered more reassurance than it first seemed, as Arne Slot provided an injury briefing that subtly reshapes expectations ahead of Burnley’s visit to Anfield.
Speaking at the AXA Training Centre on Friday, the head coach acknowledged that Liverpool are still missing a handful of important players, but stressed that the overall situation is considerably stronger than it has been for large parts of the season.
“Yes, we’ve got a few injuries,” Slot explained, before detailing the status of three players set to remain sidelined for an extended period.
Slot outlines Liverpool’s long-term absences
The Dutchman confirmed: “Giovanni Leoni is out for the season, Conor Bradley is out for the season, and Alexander Isak will be out for multiple months.”
Bradley’s setback had already been addressed publicly by the defender himself, who struck a positive tone following surgery, writing: “A big blow but surgery is done so the comeback starts now 💪,” signalling both resilience and optimism.
Isak’s injury leaves Liverpool without their recognised No.9 for some time, but the most encouraging message followed shortly after.
“But for the rest, I think everyone is available,” Slot added — a significant statement given how depleted the squad has been in recent weeks.
Slot update points to rare squad stability for Liverpool
Even with Mohamed Salah still away at AFCON and the long-term absentees accounted for, this represents the closest Liverpool have come to near-full availability all season.
That stability could prove vital, particularly after the FA Cup victory over Barnsley, where late contributions from Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz turned a tense evening in Liverpool’s favour.
Ekitike’s clever backheel to set up Wirtz, followed by his own close-range finish, highlighted the impact both players can make when fit and available.
Slot’s comments also help ease concerns surrounding Rio Ngumoha, after the teenager was forced off late against Barnsley, with the Liverpool boss previously suggesting it was likely “just cramp.”
After months of disruption, Slot’s update quietly underlines that — injuries aside — Liverpool finally have a stable foundation from which to build momentum at a crucial point in the campaign.