Future problems: the headache that Arne Slot could have in Liverpool's next games

Liverpool manager Arne Slot could be without several key players in the coming weeks as a number of first-team stars are just one yellow card away from a suspension.Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Konaté and Alexander-Arnold have all accumulated two yellow cards this season, meaning they will be suspended for one match if they pick up another booking.

With a busy festive period and a crucial run of fixtures on the horizon, Slot will be keen to avoid losing any of these players to suspension.

The Reds are set to face Leicester City in their next Premier League match before travelling to London to take on West Ham United. Both fixtures are crucial for Liverpool's hopes of securing a top-four finish and qualifying for the Champions League.

Problems for the coach?

Slot will have to carefully manage his squad over the coming weeks to ensure that his key players avoid any unnecessary risks. With the likes of Szoboszlai and Gakpo having made significant contributions to the team this season, their absence would be a major blow to Liverpool's attacking threat.

The manager could be forced to rotate his squad in the coming weeks to ensure that his key players are fresh and available for the biggest games. However, with a number of players already sidelined through injury, Slot may have limited options on the bench.

Liverpool fans will be hoping that their team can navigate this tricky period without any further suspensions. With a number of important fixtures on the horizon, the Reds will need all of their players to be firing on all cylinders.