Arne Slot’s injury report on Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, and Diogo Jota

Arne Slot provided an update on the fitness of Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, and Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool’s match against Arsenal in the Premier League.

The four players are likely to miss the game on Sunday at Emirates Stadium, although Bradley and Chiesa may return to training soon.

During his pre-match press conference on Friday, Slot commented: “I think they feel good but not when it comes to playing for us during the weekend.”

He added, “Federico might train with us today or tomorrow – but Diogo definitely not. And Conor Bradley, let’s see if he can be with us tomorrow.”

Slot was also asked about Alisson, who has been out since injuring himself against Crystal Palace earlier this month.

“He’s progressing well, like we expect,” Slot stated. “But it’s not a short-term recovery.”

He noted, “It’s always difficult to judge him. I think the best way to judge an injury is in the end of an injury, the end phase of his rehab, and he’s not there yet.”

Slot concluded, “I can’t tell you how much longer he will be out, but don’t expect him to be in against Brighton in the cup or next week.”

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Liverpool is poised to finalize a deal for a significant addition to Arne Slot’s coaching team.

The Dutch manager has already enlisted several former colleagues from his time at Feyenoord, including his assistant Sipke Hulshoff and the club’s lead physical performance coach, Ruben Peeters.

It’s evident that Slot prefers to have trusted personnel with whom he has an established rapport. This approach is not uncommon; Jurgen Klopp similarly brought in his own staff when he joined the club.

Now, it appears Slot is on the verge of incorporating another vital staff member from Feyenoord into the Anfield setup.

Liverpool is set to appoint Roderick van der Ham

According to Dutch outlet 1908.nl. The new addition to Arne Slot’s staff will be Feyenoord’s video analyst, with whom Slot has worked since 2022 before his move to Anfield this summer.

During their collaboration, Slot and the 33-year-old Van der Ham worked together for over 95 matches. Van der Ham has held various positions in football since he was 18, including serving as a video analyst for the Dutch U19 national team and at clubs like RKC Waalwijk and Heracles in both the Dutch first and second tiers. He also previously worked as a fitness coach at NAC Breda.

While it’s unclear what role Van der Ham will assume at Liverpool, it’s likely to be similar to his previous position under Slot. He also appears to have some familiarity with English football, having visited Manchester City’s campus in 2018, as noted on his Instagram.

At 33, Van der Ham demonstrates considerable drive and ambition, making him an ideal fit for Liverpool’s staff. Slot’s familiarity with him indicates he values Van der Ham highly, further justifying his appointment.