Slot on Wirtz, Gakpo, and VAR Inconsistencies

Slot said Wirtz will probably be back from injury next week and that managing Jeremie Frimpong’s minutes is a priority given the tight schedule. He praised Cody Gakpo’s recent goal, noting it gave Liverpool a cushion and that Gakpo’s confidence remains intact despite recent misses.

Slot criticised VAR for inconsistent decisions, citing the red card for Maxence Lacroix and the missed penalty for Marc Guehi as examples. He warned that such inconsistencies are mistakes that can hurt teams and urged Liverpool to focus on their own play.