The Dutchman spent five days in bed last week with a virus, hardly ideal pre-season preparation, while key midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will not be in the squad against Bournemouth. Slot is also worried about the lack of a back-up No 9 to new boy Ekitike. Given the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold was anticipated for months and the vice-captain joined Real Madrid what feels like a lifetime ago, some have maybe underestimated just how much the Englishman's creativity will be missed.
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