Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Arne Slot Lifts Lid on New Federico Chiesa Injury After Liverpool Win over Marseille

Liverpool's win at Marseille boosts their chances of direct last-16 Champions League qualification, easing pressure on coach Arne Slot amid squad fatigue and injury concerns.

  • After Liverpool's 3-0 win in Marseille, Arne Slot, Liverpool head coach, stressed the need to guarantee a top-eight finish in the Champions League group stage.
  • Facing injuries and limited numbers, Arne Slot, Liverpool head coach, said repeated use of the same players has caused energy dips and defensive lapses this season.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai scored with an inventive free kick beneath the Marseille wall, Jeremie Frimpong forced a Gerónimo Rulli own goal, and VAR ruled out an early Hugo Ekitiké strike before Cody Gakpo sealed the 3-0 win.
  • The win moved Liverpool FC into fourth, two points ahead of ninth-placed Barcelona, with a home win against Qarabag next Wednesday securing automatic qualification.
  • Federico Chiesa suffered an injury before the Marseille game and travelled for treatment, while Mohamed Salah returned from the Africa Cup of Nations and featured on his comeback.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

17 Articles

Lean Right

Arne Slot rejoiced at the clear victory of his team at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille (0-3) on Wednesday night.

·Paris, France
Read Full Article
The IndependentThe Independent
Reposted by
Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Football Mad! ⚽️🤪
Lean Left

Arne Slot sets his sights on a top-eight spot after Liverpool’s win in Marseille

The Reds were convincing victors in Wednesday’s Champions League contest in France.

·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

SOFOOT.com broke the news in on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal