Slot Comments on Wirtz Return, Gakpo Form

Liverpool manager Arne Slot expects Florian Wirtz to return from injury next week, stating the game against Wolves is "probably too soon" for the Bayer Leverkusen star. On Cody Gakpo, Slot said the forward's recent goal gave the team "a more comfortable cushion" but denied his confidence has been shaken, suggesting instead that Gakpo may be "overthinking" his decisions.

Slot also addressed VAR inconsistencies, comparing two recent incidents where similar challenges resulted in different outcomes. "The only difference is Mo Salah is pulled by the shirt by Guehi and Lacroix is a hand on the shoulder," Slot said, adding that VAR's inconsistency is "like mistakes themselves." The Liverpool boss emphasized the need to focus on their performance rather than depend on refereeing decisions.