Liverpool press conference - Isak, Gravenberch, Alisson, Jones, Frimpong injury latest

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But the Reds boss has revealed Ryan Gravenberch is back in training and has a chance of returning ahead of a major week in his team's season.Full story HERE.Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones leaves the game injured against Brentford (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)09:26Paul GorstSlot on Villa formIt's a sign it's better to do it the way did it than the way we did. I don't see us conceding a lot of chances, so I don't see a reason to change the style totally but we need to do better."09:23Paul GorstSlot on long ballsThey are really good at that, Chelsea played their own game against us and we didn't win that one either.

If I speak about what we have to improve, people say I am makin excuses! We have enough to play the games but I have to take care of a few of them, why I made the decision not to play 7 or 8."09:14Paul GorstSlot on his own contractThe last question I was expecting!

So let's start winning again, my main focus."09:14Paul GorstSlot on squad depthI am happy with the team, the quality we have and convinced by the strategy and policy we have. But the omens for tomorrow's big match appear good, reading the club's latest statistical preview...Liverpool have won six of their last seven Premier League home games against Aston Villa (drew one).The Reds have lost just one of their last 15 top-flight meetings with Villa (won 11, drew three).In overall history, they have won 95 league games against Villa, more than versus any other team.08:26Paul WheelockInjuries, injuries, injuriesNo doubt there will be leading questions over Liverpool's form after a much-changed side went down to a 3-0 home loss to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, which made it six defeats in the last seven games in all competitions for the defending Premier League champions.But expect Arne Slot also to be quizzed over his injury-hit squad.We know Giovanni Leoni is definitely out.But there have been reports Jeremie Frimpong is also set to spend an extended spell on the sidelines.However, it appears Alisson Becker is getting closer to a return and Slot indicated after the League Cup exit that Ryan Gravenberch should be back for Saturday's visit of Aston Villa to Anfield.But what of Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones?We'll hopefully find out soon enough.Paul WheelockGood morningAnd welcome to our live coverage of Arne Slot's press conference.The Liverpool head coach will be with us from 9am.