Liverpool hosted Lille at Anfield in the Champions League after their journey to the capital.
The Reds had a fright against the French team in the second half, but Harvey Elliott’s deflected goal kept them undefeated in the league stage of the competition and guaranteed them a spot in the round of 16.
On the first day of the season, Slot faced his first competitive opponents as manager of Liverpool, Ipswich, which the Tractor Boys lost 2-0.
The Suffolk team, who are now in 18th place following their 6-0 humiliation at the hands of Manchester City last weekend, has far too often experienced such outcomes.
The 90-minute guide to Liverpool vs. Ipswich can be found here.
Despite having the opportunity to relax and rotate on Tuesday night, Liverpool did not emerge from the victory over Lille unscathed.
Due to injury, Curtis Jones was substituted after just the first half, and Slot has confirmed that the midfielder will not play in the match this weekend.
Diogo Jota, a Portuguese shooter, is still out for Slot’s trip to Ipswich after returning to the sidelines due to injury. According to the Dutch coach, the No.
20 for Liverpool is probably going to miss “weeks rather than months” of action.
Jota will be back before Joe Gomez, another patient in the treatment room, who is out due to a hamstring injury he suffered during Liverpool’s 2024 season finale.
With fellow January signing Jaden Philogene making his debut from the bench last Sunday, Julio Enciso, who signed a loan deal with Ipswich from Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, may play some role this weekend.
Conor Chaplin and Sammie Szmodics are unlikely to make the trip to Merseyside on Saturday, so Ipswich may use all the attacking reinforcements they can get. Chiedozie Ogbene, who scored for Luton Town at Anfield last season, will miss the remainder of the season.
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Darwin Nunez’s brace in stoppage time gave the Reds a much-needed victory over Brentford last weekend.
Arsenal gave up a two-goal lead in their draw with Aston Villa, extending Liverpool’s advantage to six points. There is also a game on Arne Slot’s side.
