Liverpool faces a difficult-looking Premier League trip to Bournemouth this weekend with Arne Slot's side playing before Arsenal. The Gunners play Manchester City on Sunday. Here, Liverpool.com has rounded up every word of Slot's pre-match press conference,

As the gathered media waited for Arne Slot in the inner sanctum of Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre on Friday morning, there was one prominent talking point. With the Champions League knock-out phase play-off draw also scheduled to get underway at 11am, the Reds’ future European exploits were firmly on minds.

Liverpool take on impressive Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. A win at Vitality Stadium will see the Reds stretch their lead at the top

The Liverpool head coach will speak to the media on Friday to preview the clash with AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League

Diogo Jota is facing “weeks” out after suffering a fresh injury setback, Arne Slot has confirmed. The Liverpool forward scored off the bench to earn Liverpool a point against Nottingham Forest last week, but he picked up an injury in that cameo and missed Saturday’s win over Brentford.

As Liverpool continues their assertive charge towards the Premier League title, their squad depth is being tested by injuries to key figures Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. The Reds have maintained their position at the top,

Arne Slot has confirmed Federico Chiesa is in line for more of a first-team role at Liverpool. Chiesa, who moved to Merseyside in August, started his second match in all competitions on Wednesday when a much-changed Liverpool lost 3-2 at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Diogo Jota, when fit, is an important player for Liverpool who often comes up with big goals. The Portuguese star can be prone to injuries, however, causing Arne Slot to prefer other options to start up front in his side.

Liverpool are doing well at the moment and after being given the fortune of resting players on Wednesday, Arne Slot didn’t want any new injury concerns.

Diogo Jota could be fit enough to face Bournemouth on Saturday as Liverpool look to extend their lead in the Premier League title race. The Reds travel to the south coast with a six point advantage over Arsenal having played a game less.

Updates on Curtis Jones and Diogo JotaLiverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title continues with fervour, despite facing injury challenges that could