Alexander Isak will be out for “a few months”, Arne Slott admits, fueling speculation that Liverpool are preparing to enter the transfer market
Despite Liverpool losing star striker Alexander Isak for two months, Arne Slott insists he is not thinking about the January transfer window. Isak, 26, broke his foot when he was tackled during Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham 10-a-side when he scored the first goal.
Slott confirmed the Sweden international will be out for “a few months” and will miss around 15 games. Isak’s absence has fueled further speculation that Liverpool may enter the transfer market.
Antoine Semenyo is rumored to be linked with a £65m move to Anfield. The Bournemouth forward, who is also a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham, has a release clause in his contract that kicks in from January 1, and each club has just two weeks to trigger it.
But windows aren’t on Slot’s mind. “My only thoughts are about the next two games,” the Liverpool manager said ahead of Saturday’s game against Wolves and the next game against Leeds United.
“Two more difficult games, two more home games. I think it’s time for the players we have available to do what they’ve done many times before, roll up their sleeves and let the players, as well as the fans, help us in the best way possible to get the result we want.”
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“The players who are available need to give their best and the fans have always done that and I hope they will continue to do that and will help us. That’s my focus.”
Meanwhile, Slott has ruled out the possibility of recalling Harvey Elliott from his season-long loan to Aston Villa. Elliott’s contract at Villa is on ice and he would need to pay £30m to sign on a permanent basis if he makes a certain number of appearances.
Asked if Liverpool had explored the possibility of bringing Elliott back, Slott said: “No, Harvey is an Aston Villa player and he’s going to be there for a season. So the best question about him is to ask Aston Villa. By the way, they’re doing very well.”
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In addition to Isak, Liverpool are currently without Mo Salah, who is playing for Egypt at the African Cup of Nations. Suspended Dominik Szoboszlai also missed the game against Wolves, leaving Conor Bradley and Codi Gakpo with a 50-50 chance of playing.
Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni also remain absent. Victory would see Liverpool move into the top four for at least a few hours, but the two teams just above them, Chelsea and Villa, will face off at Stamford Bridge.
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