Liverpool injury boost as duo return ahead of Arsenal clash
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Liverpool have received a significant injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal, with no new fitness concerns reported by head coach Arne Slot. Conor Bradley, who returned from injury to come off the bench in the recent 3-2 victory at Newcastle United after missing two games, has trained throughout this week and is expected to be available. Alexis Mac Allister, who missed the Newcastle game, has also resumed training. Importantly, Virgil van Dijk has been confirmed fit to play despite suffering a late tackle from Anthony Gordon, which resulted in Gordon's dismissal during that match.
Slot emphasized the positivity around the squad's fitness, noting that Bradley had limited training sessions before the Newcastle fixture but has been training consistently since. Mac Allister's return to training adds further strength to the squad, and van Dijk remains fully fit after the incident that could have caused injury but did not. There were no injuries reported following the Newcastle game, providing Liverpool with a near full-strength squad to face Arsenal at Anfield.
This injury news is crucial as it preserves Liverpool's defensive and midfield stability. Van Dijk's continued availability is particularly reassuring given his importance to Liverpool's backline. The triple injury boost—Bradley, Mac Allister, and van Dijk—all set to feature, offers head coach Arne Slot more options and strengthens Liverpool’s lineup for the upcoming key encounter against Arsenal.
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