We don't expect Florian to be available. That's a disappointment, something I didn't expect after last week. Sometimes that's how things can evolve. It's a big accomplishment for him to stay fit for such a long time because he had to stay fit to make the step up but unfortunately he is not available, which is a disappointment for him and for us, because he played really well.
According to Premier Injuries, after 1,383 days were lost through injury in Klopp's last season at Anfield, in 2024/25 that figure dropped to just 764 under Slot. Only Forest (673) lost fewer days through injury absence in the Premier League.
"You always miss good football players," Slot began (via X account @iMiaSanMia). "He was so important for us last season, but he wasn't the only one. There were more players that were influential in our results. But I think we have replaced them with very good players as well."
Geertruida is currently on a season-long loan at Premier League side Sunderland, however talks are now ongoing to determine if that deal could be terminated to allow for a January switch to Anfield. Sources told ESPN that the 25-year-old is one of the names under discussion as Liverpool seek to bolster their defense before the transfer window closes on Monday.