Konate contract uncertainty frames defensive planningLiverpool’s contract talks with Ibrahima Konate continue to hover over a season that has otherwise leaned heavily on his availability rather

In the rush to blame Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot amid Liverpool's collapse, everyone is losing sight of who is really to blame.

Will Salah be in the 18 on Saturday? Reports say he will after a meeting with Slot on Friday. WATCH — Liverpool v BrightonThe Reds started 5-0-0 in Premier League play but have an awful record of 2W-2D-6L dating back to September 27.

Mohamed Salah played a key role against Brighton. But what happens now after his incendiary comments last week and talks with Slot?

Beata Olsson's late goal rescues Liverpool by earning a priceless point at West Ham in the meeting of the Women's Super League bottom two at Chigwell Community Stadium.

Within a flash, the highly-rated Frenchman was a Merseyside resident, seemingly ending the Isak pursuit once and for all. But the Swede’s subsequent strike and public declaration of “broken promises’ left the door ajar. Liverpool simply couldn’t resist.

His numbers are impressive. Only Daniel Sturridge (eight) has scored more goals in his first 10 Premier League starts for Liverpool than Ekitike’s seven. Salah also managed seven, just above Robbie Fowler and Sadio Mane (both six). That’s some illustrious company.