September 29th 2024.
During the match against Wolves last Saturday, Liverpool's left-back, Andy Robertson, sustained a knock. However, manager Arne Slot did not seem overly concerned about the injury, although he couldn't confirm if it was a serious one. Despite this setback, Liverpool managed to secure a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table. This was Liverpool's fifth win in six league games under Slot, who has made an impressive start to his career in England.
Towards the end of the game, there was a moment of worry when Robertson had to be substituted in the 89th minute due to his injury. He was seen limping after a challenge from Wolves' Carlos Forbs. However, Slot expects the Scottish international to resume training on Monday, although he couldn't be certain about it at the time. "I don't think it's a major issue, but you never know. I believe he just picked up a knock," Slot stated about Robertson's condition. He also mentioned that Forbs, who he knew from his time in the Dutch league, made it difficult for Robertson towards the end of the game, possibly contributing to his injury.
Liverpool's next match is against Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by a Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, it is uncertain if Darwin Nunez, who missed the Wolves game due to illness, will be available for the Champions League match. On the other hand, midfielder Harvey Elliott is expected to be out until late October after fracturing his foot.
Despite losing their first five games, Wolves put up a strong fight against Liverpool, something that Slot acknowledges. "It was almost perfect that we played against Wolves today, considering they are at the bottom of the table. But, in my opinion, they don't deserve to be there. They have had a tough schedule and have played well in most of their games. Today, they were still in the game and did many good things. If they continue to perform like this, they won't remain at the bottom of the table," Slot expressed.
However, Slot also recognizes that Liverpool still has a lot to prove, especially when facing tougher opponents like Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa. Their performance in these upcoming games, including Champions League matches, will determine if they can maintain their position at the top of the table.
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