Tottenham v Liverpool live: Reds to make decision on Szoboszlai’s fitness ahead of Premier League clash
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Slot says Liverpool have moved on from Salah's outburstTottenham host Liverpool in Saturday’s late kick-off in the Premier League, with the hosts looking for an unlikely win against the champions to ease the pressure on under-fire boss Thomas Frank.The Dane has overseen a turbulent opening few months of the season in north London – with the 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest last week Spurs’ sixth in the league – but reports suggest his job is still safe. Slot seems to have steadied the ship somewhat at Anfield, even though the Mohamed Salah saga still hangs over the club, but a loss to a struggling Spurs could see the pressure piled back on the Dutchman this evening.Follow all the latest updates from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium below: Mohamed Salah apologises to Liverpool team-mates for bombshell interviewMohamed Salah has apologised to his Liverpool team-mates for his controversial interview at Elland Road when he said he had been thrown under the bus by the club.Midfielder Curtis Jones revealed that Salah was remorseful towards his team-mates after creating a storm when he accused Liverpool of breaking promises to him, said he had no relationship with manager Arne Slot and brought his future at Anfield into doubt.Salah was subsequently omitted from the squad that travelled to Italy to face Inter Milan, when they were already depleted by injuries, though not disciplined by Liverpool.Richard Jolly 20 December 2025 15:05Thomas Frank on turning Tottenham around Thomas Frank is steadfast in his belief that he can fix Tottenham if given time and has no doubts about the buy-in of his current squad.Asked if buy-in had been difficult, Frank replied: "No, I think it has been a good buy-in.
“But I don't see anything that they are not with me or going in the same direction."(PA Wire)Jamie Braidwood20 December 2025 14:45Liverpool wait on Dominik Szoboszlai fitness Arne Slot revealed Dominik Szoboszlai could be available for Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham. The versatile Szoboszlai, who has been Liverpool’s standout player in a troubled season for the champions, had played every minute in the Premier League this season until suffering a knock in the closing stages of last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.Liverpool had a rare free midweek, due to their early exit from the Carabao Cup, and Slot said that Szoboszlai returned to training on Thursday and could be in contention to feature at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Slot said on Friday: "It completely depends on how well he does today and then we speak to the player and the medical staff.
Dom would be a starter tomorrow if he's completely fit."Szoboszlai was forced off in the closing stages of Liverpool's win over Brighton (REUTERS)Jamie Braidwood20 December 2025 14:35What is the Liverpool team news? Jamie Braidwood20 December 2025 14:31Good afternoon Liverpool face a test of their recent resurgence as they visit a Tottenham side desperate for a result in the Premier League to ease the pressure on Thomas Frank.