Michele Di Gregorio
February 2026
Juventus are reportedly planning a goalkeeping overhaul after errors from Di Gregorio, with Alisson and Vicario among shock targets. Reports say Juve view Di Gregorio as a liability and could also see Perin push to leave and Pinsoglio consider retirement, triggering a broader reset while scouting proven, elite replacements.
Virgil van Dijk
January 2026
Van Dijk was blamed for Bournemouth’s opener after misplaying a long ball, as Liverpool’s defensive chaos and a delayed substitution after Gomez collided with Alisson contributed to a 3-2 defeat despite a brief comeback. Scott collected Van Dijk’s mistake and crossed for Evanilson. Gomez went off injured, but Endo’s entry was delayed and Liverpool played short-handed, conceding again. Liverpool rallied through Van Dijk and Szoboszlai, but Bournemouth’s late winner sealed it.
Cody Gakpo
December 2025
Arne Slot has confirmed that Cody Gakpo will miss several weeks and Federico Chiesa will sit out Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Inter Milan through illness, compounding the decision to leave Mohamed Salah at home amid escalating tension around the forward’s future. Slot said Gakpo’s problem was sustained against Leeds and rules out one of his productive league attackers, while Chiesa’s poorly timed sickness further reduces width as Liverpool travel without Salah, whose public criticism of the club has overshadowed Alisson’s focus on Inter’s impressive form.
Arne Slot
November 2025
Under-pressure Liverpool manager Arne Slot has finally offered some encouragement, revealing that Florian Wirtz, Alisson and Hugo Ekitike are all progressing in their recoveries ahead of a crucial Premier League trip to West Ham after a disastrous run of nine defeats in 12 matches. Wirtz missed the PSV loss after an international injury, Alisson withdrew through illness and Ekitike limped off with a back problem, exposing Liverpool’s fragility. Slot now hopes to have at least some of the trio available as he fights to stabilise results and confidence.
