Joe Gomez of Liverpool goes off with an injury
Joe Gomez gave Liverpool their latest injury scare during the defeat to Bournemouth
Liverpool were dealt a crushing blow in defeat to Bournemouth with virtually the last kick of the game. Emerging from the weekend, Arne Slot's attention now turns to a key Champions League showdown with several injuries to contend with.
had high hopes coming into the season as Premier League champions but the reality has been bleaker than expected. After on the south coast, they've dropped to sixth in the standings.
Perhaps their best hope for silverware lies in Europe, and a final league phase meeting against Qarabag at will be the difference between automatic knockout round qualification or the play-offs.
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Slot has not been helped in the slightest by injuries, but as the important matches keep on coming the ECHO looks at the latest situation regarding selection at the club;
Joe Gomez reacts after picking up an injury in Liverpool's game against Bournemouth
Joe Gomez reacts after picking up an injury in Liverpool's game against Bournemouth
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa
Slot had given Federico Chiesa a "50:50" chance of making the squad for Bournemouth at the weekend, and in the end he did not. This came after the Italian forward dropped off the bench with an undisclosed issue for last week's Champions League trip to Marseille. Potential return date: Unknown (Image: Getty Images) 2 of 6
Ibrahima Konate has sent a message to supporters following the death of his father.
Ibrahima Konate has sent a message to supporters following the death of his father.