In a more light-hearted section of Friday's news conference, Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealed how his dad was not too impressed after his side's Champions League win over Lille. "My father is a fan as well. When I called him after the game he said it wasn't as exciting as other games of Liverpool when he watched the game against Lille," he said.

Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach. A sharp, intelligent communicator, he is unafraid to correct mistakes.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said Ipswich Town have been "unlucky" in games since their promotion to the Premier League.