Arne Slot explains why Jarell Quansah was substituted – “Not an injury” – Liverpool FC [Video]

Arne Slot has revealed that Jarell Quansah‘s substitution midway through the first half against Tottenham was not due to an injury, explaining the reason.

Quansah endured another shaky start in Liverpool’s eventual 1-0 defeat at Tottenham, before being forced off with only 30 minutes on the clock.

The initial concern was that the 21-year-old had joined Joe Gomez on the injury list, leaving only Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as specialist centre-back options.

But speaking in his post-match press conference, Slot revealed that Quansah had been substituted after beginning to feel unwell.

“He didn’t really feel well. From the moment the game started to the moment we had to take him off, he felt a bit of pressure,” he told reporters.

“I think he said on his chest, but it went so fast, he came off and the game started again, so I have to ask him exactly, but I think he said he …