Arne Slot has refuted claims that Darwin Nunez had a clash with a Liverpool coaching staff member during a training session last week, which led to speculation about his omission from the matchday squad when Liverpool secured victory against West Ham at Anfield.

The striker from Uruguay hasn't been consistently in the starting lineup throughout the season, and his complete absence from the 20-man squad for a Premier League fixture certainly raised eyebrows.

Nunez is set to join the squad for their trip to Leicester, with Slot explaining the forward was simply "not feeling himself" prior to the West Ham game.



The Dutch manager stated: "He didn't feel himself the day before the match, and he went inside and he wasn't able to be part of the team the day after."

Arne Slot details Darwin Nunez situation after rumours over training ground spat	Liverpool boss Arne Slot REJECTS claims Darwin Nunez was involved in training ground bust-up after under-fire star was dropped for West Ham win	Arne Slot responds to claims of Darwin Nunez training ground row

When pressed on whether there had been any argument with a staff member, Slot responded decisively: "No, he didn't.

Although Nunez has only made eight Premier League starts this season, he has made 42 appearances across all competitions.

Arne Slot has explained the latest with Darwin Nunez

Initially making minimal adjustments to the squad upon taking charge, the Liverpool boss has acknowledged the positive impact fresh faces could have.

He commented, "I think the core of the team you want to keep as long as you can together, as long as they are performing in the best possible way, but it is also in general good to have some new energy in and around the place with one or two players
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