Liverpool is facing a prospective confrontation against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League, while coach Arney Slot revealed influential developments related to the team, most notably the absence of Giovanni Leoni for almost a year due to the injury, with Federico Keiza inserts instead of him in the Champions League list.
Leoni’s injury hit Liverpool midfield
Slot confirmed that Lioni will move away from the stadiums for a period of up to 12 months, noting that the team trusts the player’s ability to return stronger, just as Virgil Van Dyck and Jo Gomez did before. He added, “The players stand beside him and support him, and this gives him energy to overcome the ordeal.”
Why was Leoni Betiza replaced in the Champions League?
The coach explained that the championship regulations allow the replacement of any player if he exceeded the duration of his absence, and therefore Kisa was included as an alternative in the European list, to enhance the team’s offensive strength in the next stage.
Izak’s readiness before the Crystal Palace match
Slot talked about the situation of striker Isaac, stressing that his full participation for 90 minutes may be difficult, as it depends on the speed and rhythm of the meeting, but it remains a available option for the technical staff.
Is Ekteki punished after the expulsion?
The coach responded to speculation about the punishment of striker Hugo Ekteciki after his last expulsion, saying: “We have not imposed any punishment for him, as he is a great player who made an unintended mistake, and in Liverpool we give the players the opportunity to learn from their mistakes without immediate penalties.”
Slot describes Crystal Palace defensively strong
The coach stressed the difficulty of facing Palace, explaining that the opposing team is characterized by solidity and defensive discipline within its regions, which makes its penetration something that needs a high concentration.
What did Salt say about the contract of Rio Starsha?
The coach pointed out that the renewal of the Rio Najjoha contract is an important step, but he stressed that the young player needs to continue to develop and learn from his most experienced colleagues in order to prove himself permanently.
The position of the two teams before the confrontation
Liverpool enters the match, leading the Premier League table with 15 points, while Crystal Palace occupies fifth place with 9 points, which increases the heat of the upcoming meeting.
