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Every word Arne Slot said on Andy Robertson exit, FSG support and Liverpool pressure

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In general playing at home for every team is very helpful.I've always felt that support when we've been playing in good or bad times.Even though there are protests, I hope the fans can be as helpful as they have been.Today09:20 BSTArne Slot on FulhamThey have a manager who has worked a long time with them and you can see them clear structure and clear identity they want to play, mainly with the same players when I've been here.We played them last season at home when we got a red card and was probably one of the best games we played that season, twice we were a goal down.This season that game maybe sums up our season. Unbelievable we didn't win that one when you look at how late we scored - how often do you score in the 94th minute (to go ahead) and then not win?Today09:18 BSTArne Slot on pressureIt's right that compared to the whole season this is the best period of time when it comes to players available.But when I go to my list I see three defenders injured - Bradley, Leoni and Endo - two players I'm worried about tomorrow are Gomez and Frimpong.PSG was the best bench we've had all season but sometimes things don't look as good as they might.Today09:17 BSTArne Slot on Alexander Isak and injuriesWe don't get the player back yet but Alisson is working hard to get his way back.



Hopefully he can grow to his form as soon as possible.The last time of course it took him a while which is normal, but we're hoping after hte great rehab period we can bring him faster to the level we want him to be at.Today09:16 BSTArne Slot on FulhamIf there might be anything positive from PSG is we faced the champions of Europe and we weren't on our level that night, but in four or five days we can show we are much more competitive.But it also shows us if we want to keep improving we have to play at that level in the Champions League.We want to be in it next season to show we can do even better in the competiition next season and to do that we have to improve in the league.Not all of our players are capable of playing another intense game in a few days so let's see what theline-up brings.Today09:14 BSTArne Slot on a big weekWe haven't given ourselves the best situation we are in. We have seven massive games coming up in the Premier League and hopefully some more in the Champions League.Today09:14 BSTArne Slot on support from ownersI have said many times I feel a lot of support from the owners and from Richard and Michael as well, and as weird as it might soudn I also feel the support of the fans.We were going out in Paris when the players went out for the warm-up and the fans after a 4-0 loss (at City) immediately started singing 'We love you Liverpool'.

We have learned something about intensity two days ago, but I can make Robbo making a press from left full-back to right-back a few years ago and I showed that to the players I was working with then.He has won everything here, really loves this club, it has been a great nine years at the club.But we saw this season he didn't play as much as he used to and as a result of that he is leaving. And, of course, it’s always the way you are going to react for the bad moments that is going to be decisive.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...