Arne Slot hands Liverpool squad rare Christmas gift which supporters may not be happy with

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And in the run up to Christmas, captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that he and his teammates are set for another bonus day this Thursday.Liverpool players given Christmas Day offIn a change to the festive schedule this year, there will be only one Boxing Day fixture in the Premier League.While fans will be disappointed at the loss of aN age-old tradition, it does mean that players are not as needed at training on Christmas Day.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot did something genuinely bizarre in the dying minutes to help Liverpool cling on v TottenhamSlot has clearly taken this to heart, and with Liverpool not playing Wolves until Saturday, the Dutch coach has let his team take Christmas off. “We have Christmas Day off which is very nice of the staff,” Van Dijk. said via BBC Sport.

It’s special to be off on Christmas Day. I’ll make the most of being with my family and enjoy it all.” What was Liverpool’s best goal of 2025? 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Liverpool fans may not be happy with Arne Slot decisionIt is nice for Liverpool players to spend Christmas with their families, nobody should be denying that. Van Dijk’s admission confirms that Jurgen Klopp still had his players at the AXA Training Centre on Christmas Day.In isolation, of course fans should not protest at players being able to relax and enjoy a special day with the people close to them, but when added together with Slot’s holidaying plans of the past – plus the team’s disappointing season – it starts to paint a frustrating picture.Many fans around the world will be forced to work on Christmas Day.