Slot HITS BACK, Szoboszlai WARNING, Alisson ADMISSION - Liverpool FC news recap

Here’s our round-up of all the latest Liverpool news for Tuesday 17  September as Szoboszlai receives a warning and Arne Slot hits back at critics.

Slot issues warning to £60m star

Arne Slot has challenged midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to increase his attacking numbers this season, as the Liverpool head coach seeks to bounce back from his first defeat at the weekend.

A number of players played poorly in Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield – Szoboszlai included – with misplaced passes and poor decisions ultimately leading to defeat in a game fans expected the Reds to dominate.

Szoboszlai has started all of Slot's four games in charge so far this season, with the Hungarian midfielder emerging as a key figure for the new manager both on and off the ball.

However, Slot has now challenged Szoboszlai to score and assist more goals.

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Liverpool fan tragically killed before Milan game

A Liverpool fan was tragically killed in Bergamo on Monday night ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League fixture against AC Milan.

The Liverpool supporter was killed whilst crossing the A4 motorway near the Orio al Serio International Airport in Bergamo shortly before 1 a.m. according to Corriere della Sera.

The victim is reportedly a 51-year-old man from Liverpool who had arrived at the airport shortly before midnight, flying from Manchester.

The man reportedly had his match ticket in his pocket when the incident occurred.

Liverpool players wore black armbands during their game against Milan.

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Trey Nyoni captains Liverpool

Trey Nyoni has been nothing short of a revelation for Liverpool since signing from Leicester City last summer. 

The 17-year-old has looked outstanding when given the opportunity for the Reds, impressing highly in pre-season and bossing it for both the Under-21’s and Under 19’s. 

It is clear that the young England starlet has a bright future and Arne Slot will be eager to hold onto him. 

Incredibly, the midfielder was awarded with the captaincy role for the Reds' game against AC Milan. 

The Reds U19 squad kicked off their European campaign on Tuesday, facing AC Milan. This was the young team's first game this season in the group stages. 

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Trent's heartfelt message to academy star

Trent Alexander-Arnold has sent a gift to a Manchester City and England academy wonderkid over the weekend.

Alexander-Arnold has had a positive season so far, performing well in the opening three games, and impressing for the national team over the international break. 

Despite a shock loss to Nottingham Forest on the weekend, during which he played both in defence and midfield, he still had moments of creativity and will be hoping to continue his good form in the Champions League against AC Milan at San Siro.

The full-back has put allegiances aside, and sent a gift to Manchester City academy player Tyrse Noubissie, who is the son of Patrick Noubissie, a former player for Hibernian, Livingston, and Dundee.

Noubissie is currently out injured with a foot injury, but will hope to perform well this season for the Manchester City under-16 side and earn his first professional contract with the club.

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Alisson makes startling admission

Alisson Becker has issued a warning about fixture congestion as Liverpool prepare for their most demanding season yet, with an expanded Champions League adding to the workload.

Fixture congestion in club football is at an all-time high, with teams navigating a packed schedule of domestic and European competitions while trying to avoid losing players to injury.

Clubs are being stretched to their limits as they manage the intense demands of multiple tournaments, making player fitness and squad rotation more crucial than ever.

The Reds have Champions League and Carabao Cup matches to play in addition to their Premier League campaign, with Saturday’s match against Nottingham Forest marking the first of seven games in 22 days.

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Slot hits back at critics

Arne Slot has hit back at his critics following Liverpool's loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the weekend.

Liverpool lost 1-0 at Anfield in a frustrating game for fans, as a number of players underperformed on a weekend where both Manchester City and Arsenal won.

Slot came under criticism from a number of prominent figures after the game, both for his tactical changes in the second half and his decision to not make any changes to a side that featured plenty of air miles following the international break.

Ahead of tonight's game against AC Milan, Slot hit back at those who claim he should have rotated his side at the weekend, instead saying too many of his side weren't up to the standard he expects.

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Liverpool slammed for 'advent calendar' graphic

Arne Slot was criticised by some for his lack of rotation against Nottingham Forest at the weekend. 

The Liverpool manager suffered his first setback on Saturday, losing 1-0 in a disappointing performance for his side, who were expected to win comfortably.

The first XI at the weekend was the exact same as it was for Slot's last three games in charge, with some pundits questioning the wisdom of starting players like Alexis Mac Allister, who went off early with a knock during the international break with Argentina.

While most people have welcomed the changes, there has been significant backlash online to the way in which they announced the team news, with a number of fans voicing their frustration at the design of the graphic.

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