Liverpool Players Back Arne Slot Amid Salah Row

Premier League

Liverpool players are reportedly standing by head coach Arne Slot and want Mohamed Salah to smooth over a reportedly strained relationship with the Dutch manager, according to The Express. Reds great Graeme Souness has publicly criticised Salah, saying his attitude could have a negative effect on team-mates (talkSPORT).

Other domestic reports include Bayern Munich’s alleged interest in using Harry Kane to help lure England defender Marc Guehi (The Mirror). Alejandro Garnacho says he has no regrets about his move from Manchester United to Chelsea (Daily Mail). Chelsea are also slated to play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Australia next summer, scheduled 13 days after the World Cup final (The Sun). Everton and Burnley have both been linked with Botafogo right-back Vitinho, who previously spent two years on loan at Burnley (The Sun). Meanwhile, Chelsea are not expected to accelerate Emmanuel Emegha’s move from Strasbourg in January despite Liam Delap’s recent injury (Daily Mail).

World Cup

FIFA is facing diplomatic difficulties after scheduling a World Cup match dedicated to Pride week featuring Egypt and Iran—two nations where homosexuality is illegal—prompting concerns about the event’s messaging and potential political fallout (Daily Mail).

LaLiga

Spanish outlet El Mundo reports Jurgen Klopp is on Real Madrid’s radar as a possible replacement if Xabi Alonso comes under mounting pressure.

Formula 1

New F1 world champion Lando Norris is reported to have spent roughly £100,000 celebrating his first title (The Sun).

Boxing

Amir Khan has warned that Jake Paul could be putting his life at risk ahead of Paul’s December 19 fight with Anthony Joshua (The Sun). Separately, Mike Tyson has suggested plans for a surprise bout with Floyd Mayweather could take place in Africa (The Sun).

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