Arne Slot press conference LIVE: Every word on Mohamed Salah decision, Alexander Isak injury worry

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We'll have all the key updates from the AXA Training Centre.Key EventsMohamed Salah decision09:0111:27Matt AddisonEvery word from Arne Slot on Mohamed SalahArne Slot had plenty to say about Mohamed Salah today and you can read all about it right here.Arne Slot laughed off a question about an apology from Mohamed Salah (Image: Liverpool FC)10:33Matt AddisonArne Slot's League Cup admission"I think it is helpful in the weeks ahead that we don't play as many games until now," he said. So good for them that we go to a run where it is one week rest in between and players will come back from injuries and there is more to choose from."09:53Matt AddisonHugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak partnershipLiverpool could be without Alexander Isak against Brighton this weekend after he picked up a knock during the Champions League win over Inter Milan.But Reds boss Arne Slot is looking forward to being able to field Hugo Ekitike alongside the Swede again in the future as they look to build their chemistry in the final third.

(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)09:22Matt AddisonMore on Mohamed Salah Arne Slot: "I have no reasons to not want him to stay."09:10Matt AddisonAlexander Isak doubt Alexander Isak has a knock and is a doubt to face Brighton. (Image: 2025 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA)07:54Matt AddisonWhat Arne Slot has said about Mohamed Salah After the Inter Milan win midweek, Arne Slot was asked a few questions about Mohamed Salah."You say everyone makes mistakes in life, so the first thing should be, does the player think he's made a mistake as well?" he said."I haven't said I'm not going to talk to him.

Now that's another question to answer."Mohamed Salah walks off the pitch with Arne Slot following Liverpool's draw with Leeds United at Elland Road, December 06, 2025 (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)07:25Matt AddisonWhat next for Mohamed Salah?After his explosive comments at Elland Road, can Mohamed Salah come back into the Liverpool team this weekend?A cooling-off period while he is at AFCON could work best for all parties. We're going to hear from Arne Slot shortly, and the Reds boss will be asked several questions about Mohamed Salah, which will certainly be worth listening to.We're expecting the latest on injuries as well heading into the weekend's game with Brighton.