Arne Slot press conference LIVE - Liverpool injuries, Andy Robertson exit, Ibrahima Konate contract

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 1 min agoLive updates from Liverpool head coach Arne Slot's press conference to preview his side's crucial Premier League clash at home to Fulham(Image: Getty)Welcome to our live coverage of Arne Slot's press conference to preview Liverpool's crucial Premier League clash at home to Fulham. The Reds boss will be with us at 9am.And expect the first question to be about Andy Robertson, who last night confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season once his contract expires.The left-back becomes the second modern-day club legend to announce his departure after Mohamed Salah, whose name is likely to be brought up during the press conference itself after the forward was left as an unused substitute in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first-leg 2-0 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain.Slot is likely to be asked in the mood in the camp following that chastening loss and the latest on goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who is hoping to return from a hamstring injury in the coming weeks, and defender Ibrahima Konate, who is reportedly edging closer to signing a new Liverpool contract.Ian Doyle is at the AXA Training Centre to bring you live updates.Today07:54 BSTIbrahima Konate contractArne Slot rarely gives anything away at press conference when it comes to transfers or contracts.But don't be surprised if he gets asked about Ibrahima Konate's current situation.The centre-back's deal runs out in the summer and is potentially just a couple of months away from leaving the club on a free transfer.But Fabrizio Romano tweeted yesterday that the Reds "are now closer to reaching a full agreement" with Konate over a new deal.Today07:51 BSTGraeme Souness points finger of blame at Liverpool playersGraeme Souness believes Liverpool's players are as much to blame for a miserable season as head coach Arne Slot.And the Anfield legend has questioned the attitude of the squad to do the basics and work hard with the Reds now in real danger of ending the campaign empty-handed.Read our exclusive interview with Souness by clicking HERE.Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has spoke exclusively to the ECHO about the problems engulfing his former club(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Today07:47 BSTLiverpool injury latestThere appeared to be no fresh injury concerns following Liverpool's Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.That means Arne Slot is set to be without Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni for the visit of Fulham.Of that quartet, Alisson looks likely to be the only one who will play again this season.So expect an update on the Reds' No.1 this morning.Today07:47 BSTAndy Robertson leaving LiverpoolThe big news line is last nigth's announcement that Andy Robertson will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.Robertson signed for Liverpool from Hull City for £8m in the summer of 2017 and has won two Premier League titles, a Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield, across nine decorated years with the club.The Scotland captain was the subject of interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window and La Liga giants Atletico Madrid last summer.But Robertson has now revealed his time on Merseyside is coming to an end.This morning will be the first time that Arne Slot has spoken about the 32-year-old's imminent departure.Andy Robertson celebrates after putting Liverpool in front in their FA Cup fifth-round 3-1 win at Wolves on Friday(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Today07:47 BSTGood morningAnd welcome to our live coverage of Arne Slot's latest Liverpool press conference.The Reds head coach will be speaking from 9am to preview the crucial Premier League clash with Fulham at Anfield on Saturday evening.Liverpool go into the match in fifth place but a fourth straight defeat in all competitions would see Fulham, who are down in ninth, close the gap on the defending champions to a single point.But on the flip side, a much-needed victory would move the Reds four points above Chelsea in the race for Champions League football ahead of their rivals' tricky test at home to title-challenging Manchester City on Sunday.So, yes, it's a big game.But that's not all Slot will be quizzed on this morning...