Arne Slot Press Conference LIVE: Liverpool Injury News vs Nottingham Forest, Szoboszlai Contract

Liverpool FC head coach Arne Slot held a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at Nottingham Forest's City Ground, streamed live from the AXA Training Centre at 9am GMT.[4]

Slot previewed the vital away fixture, addressing key topics including injury updates, squad rotation, and standout performances from recent games. He began by reflecting on Liverpool's dominant 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield, which secured progression to the fifth round.[1][2][3][5] Goals from Curtis Jones, Mo Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai highlighted a "stress-free win," with Slot praising the team's growing intensity.[1][5]

On Salah, Slot lauded his goal, assist, and improved defensive contributions, noting: "It's very nice to have him on the scoresheet again... but he also helps the team a lot defensively."[1] He highlighted the squad's adaptation to a packed schedule: "Now we're able to [maintain intensity] every three days... the future looks really bright for this club."[1][3]

Szoboszlai earned high praise as "one of the world's best," with Slot discussing adding goals to his game and his potential as a future captain: "He has a lot to become a very influential player... you could call that a leader."[3] Slot also commended Jones at right-back and addressed Rio Ngumoha's disallowed goal, bemoaning referee decisions: "We need to become that good that we don't rely on [them]."[1][3]

Injury news was a focus for the Forest game. Slot provided updates on Endo's condition[3] and Florian Wirtz's long-term absence: "There is definitely a chance [he returns this season] but he will be out for a while."[3] He expressed optimism about young talents like Hugo Ekitike and Wirtz improving further.[1]

Slot emphasized resilience despite VAR's absence in the FA Cup and past controversies, like no red card for Manchester City's Marc Guehi.[1][3] The conference underscored Liverpool's strong form over the last 7-10 games, boosting title hopes.[1]

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