Overview
- Mohamed Salah has rejoined Liverpool’s 20-man travelling squad after AFCON, with Slot hinting the club’s record Champions League scorer is likely to start and insisting their relationship is unchanged.
- Ibrahima Konaté did not travel due to family reasons, leaving Liverpool with only 17 outfield players and likely pushing Joe Gomez to partner Virgil van Dijk in central defense.
- Slot branded a question about Xabi Alonso replacing him as “one of the weirdest” he has received, noting last season’s title and accepting this campaign’s mixed league results.
- A win in Marseille would strongly position Liverpool for a top‑eight finish and automatic passage to the round of 16, while a draw would secure a place in the knockout play‑offs.
- Marseille’s Roberto De Zerbi said his side will play to win, with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg rejecting talk of Liverpool being in a slump as the Reds arrive unbeaten in 12 but drawing frequently in recent domestic games.