Liverpool Transfer News LIVE: Arne Slot Press Conference, Federico Chiesa Stance, Marc Guehi Talks

Liverpool FC continues to dominate headlines amid a busy transfer window and key fixtures, with manager Arne Slot addressing the media following recent matches and ahead of crucial clashes. This live blog captures the latest updates on transfers, injuries, and team news as of early 2026.[1][2][3]

Arne Slot's Post-Fulham Press Conference: Resilience Amid Draw

After Liverpool's dramatic 2-2 draw at Fulham on January 4, 2026, Slot praised his side's resilience despite missing key attackers. "We showed great resilience from the start... against Fulham, a good team with good ideas about football," Slot said, noting they limited Fulham to just one or one-and-a-half chances while creating enough to win. He refuted claims of poor first-half creation, emphasizing control and Premier League norms where games open up post-interval. Goals in added time cost them victory, a recurring issue Slot highlighted.[1][4][5][7][8]

Pre-Arsenal Presser and Injury Updates

Ahead of the Premier League trip to Arsenal, Slot's press conference streamed live from AXA Training Centre on January 7 at 9:45am GMT. Discussions included Hugo Ekitike's injury, Florian Wirtz's fitness, and boosts like Ibrahima Konaté's availability and Joe Gomez's return. Slot stressed creativity needs, xG concerns, and avoiding last season's squad rotation pitfalls.[2][3][6]

Transfer Talk: Chiesa Stance and Guehi Interest

Amid stalled attacking output, Liverpool eye reinforcements. Federico Chiesa's stance remains firm on wanting Anfield, despite Juventus links. Defensively, Marc Guehi talks heat up as Crystal Palace waver. Slot admitted the squad isn't yet at title-contending level, hinting at January moves to boost creativity and depth.[3]

Stay tuned for live Slot updates and breaking transfer news in this ongoing blog.

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