Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that one of his senior players is facing a long spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury, admitting after the win over Sunderland that “it’s a serious one”.
The Reds came through their meeting with Sunderland with a victory, but Slot’s post-match focus quickly turned to the setback suffered by his star, who was forced out and is now set to miss an extended period.
Speaking after the game, Slot delivered a blunt assessment of the situation, telling reporters: “It’s a serious one.” The Liverpool boss added that the player will be absent for a lengthy stretch, leaving him to reshuffle his options as the season continues.
The confirmation will come as a major blow for Liverpool, with Slot making clear the severity of the injury in the immediate aftermath of the Sunderland match.
