Liverpool manager **Arne Slot** has confirmed that five key players will be **unavailable** for the club’s upcoming clash, sending shockwaves through the fanbase.
“I can tell you now,”* Slot revealed in his press conference, making it clear that several of his biggest names won’t be part of the squad.
### The Players Missing:
* **Virgil van Dijk**
* **Ibrahima Konaté**
* **Mohamed Salah**
* **Ryan Gravenberch**
* **Dominik Szoboszlai**
**Why They’re Out**
The absences are a mix of injury management and tactical decisions, with Slot stressing the need to carefully rotate his squad amid a congested fixture list. He hinted that fitness and long-term availability were prioritized over short-term gain.
**What It Means for Liverpool**
This leaves the Reds with major selection questions ahead of the game, especially in defence and attack. Fans are already debating how the lineup will look and whether younger or fringe players will step up in the absence of the stars.
**Fan Reaction**
The announcement has caused a storm on social media, with supporters expressing shock at the sheer number of absentees. Many believe this decision could hand the advantage to the opposition, while others see it as a chance for Liverpool’s depth to shine.
