Slot words before Burnley hint at Liverpool boost beneath bad news

Liverpool’s latest pre-match briefing contained more clarity than first appeared, with Arne Slot offering an update that subtly reframes where we stand heading into Burnley at Anfield.

Speaking at the AXA Training Centre on Friday morning, the Liverpool head coach confirmed that while we remain without several key names, the wider picture is far healthier than it has been for much of the campaign.

“Yes, we’ve got a few injuries,” Slot said, before outlining the situation with three...