Slot Addresses Wirtz Return, Gakpo Form and VAR Issues

Slot confirmed Wirtz will likely return after the weekend, noting he must carefully manage minutes for recovering players like Jeremie Frimpong amid a busy schedule. On Gakpo, the Liverpool boss denied the forward has lost confidence, suggesting his recent decision-making changes stem from overthinking rather than a lack of self-belief.

The Dutch manager also highlighted VAR inconsistency, comparing a red card given to Maxence Lacroix at Manchester United with a similar incident where Marc Guehi remained on the field against Liverpool. Slot emphasized the need for his team to perform well regardless of refereeing decisions.