Liverpool Manager Sidesteps Guehi Discussion Before Crystal Palace Clash

Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, chose not to address the topic of Marc Guehi during a press briefing ahead of their match against Crystal Palace tomorrow.

Guehi’s Potential Transfer Stalled, January Possibility Remains

The captain of Crystal Palace had a move to Liverpool halted on transfer deadline day, but discussions regarding his transfer could resume in January.

Given that Giovanni Leoni will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury, Liverpool is in search of reinforcements for their winter roster, which might lead to a renewed bid for Guehi.

Slot Prioritizes Game Preparation Over Transfer Speculation

When probed about the rumors surrounding Guehi, Slot commented: “I don’t think it’s appropriate to discuss that the day before facing them—he’s a player for Crystal Palace and has played a crucial role for them.”

He continued, “We need to focus on preparing for Crystal Palace, a very skilled team. They are currently on a streak of 17 games without a defeat, and he is a key part of their squad.”

“Crystal Palace poses a significant challenge, but we are also a team that can be tough to overcome. Historically, in our encounters, we have managed to beat them once 1-0, and the other two matches ended in draws.”

Slot also affirmed his confidence in the depth of his squad, stating, “We have sufficient options to fill the center-back position if necessary.”