Overview
- Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Marseille extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches and left them well placed to secure direct last‑16 qualification in the Champions League’s new league phase.
- Arne Slot said he does not expect any signings before the January window closes, emphasizing trust in the current squad despite shortages in defence and attack.
- The manager reiterated that breaking down deep defensive setups has undercut league form, a diagnosis publicly challenged by Steven Gerrard, who urged solutions.
- Mohamed Salah returned from AFCON and is available for Bournemouth, while Ibrahima Konaté remains on compassionate leave and Alexander Isak is out long term with a broken leg.
- After a near-£450m summer rebuild, Slot highlighted improving displays from Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong as indicators of longer-term progress.