Arne Slot drops Liverpool selection hints as two key players set to miss West Ham - Iqraa news

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.

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After a rare defeat last weekend, this week has gone about as well as it could've done for Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah's new contract was teased in the week and the confirmed on Friday before Arne Slot's press conference. Virgil van Dijk is expected to follow the Reds forward in signing a two-year deal too.

On the injury front there have been some positive developments too, with Slot sharing encouraging updates on two of his first-team stars.

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Alisson Becker has missed the previous two games after going through concussion protocols after a head injury while on international duty for Brazil. However, he looks set to take over in goal when West Ham United visit Anfield on Sunday.

"Yes, he is," Slot told the media when asked if the goalkeeper was ready to make a comeback.

Conor Bradley is also expected to start. The Northern Ireland international came off the bench at Fulham and made a big impression with his surges forward on the right flank. Ahead of the game, Slot spoke about what he thinks the full-back adds.

"Of course it's a boost, it's always a boost when quality players come back," he said. "Especially quality players in that position, because I think Curtis Jones is a quality player but it's not his favourite position.

"To have a player in his favourite position is always, not always, but it might be better for the team. And Conor has done so well for us this season, just like Trent [Alexander-Arnold]. But when Trent isn't there, you always hope to look behind you and see that Conor is available."

There were no other major updates on the injuries in the Liverpool squad, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez both still out. The former's future remains under scrutiny amid links to Real Madrid.

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