Arne Slot, Liverpool's head coach, held a pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool's opening game for the 2025-26 Premier League season against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. The match is scheduled for Friday evening with an 8pm BST kick-off.

During the briefing at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre, Slot addressed various questions from the media, focusing on the team's preparation, key player availability, and tactical expectations against Bournemouth.

Slot emphasized the importance of a strong start to the season and expressed confidence in his squad. He touched on Liverpool's transfer activities, including updates on recent signings, without providing extensive details. The manager acknowledged Bournemouth as a challenging opponent and highlighted the need for the team to maintain high intensity and focus throughout the match.

The press conference was streamed live and is available on demand via Liverpool FC's official YouTube channel, allowing fans and media to catch up on Slot’s insights and match outlook.

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Slot also mentioned the fitness levels of Liverpool’s players, affirming that the team is in good shape to face Bournemouth, and underlined his strategic approach that balances offensive ambition and defensive solidity. He believes effective execution of their game plan will be key to securing a positive result at Anfield.

Overall, the pre-match conference underlined Liverpool's readiness to kick off their campaign positively, with Slot reiterating his focus on performance, teamwork, and resilience as central themes for the upcoming fixture and season ahead.


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