Liverpool boss Arne Slot has explained what he wants from his striker at Anfield with Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez all having played as his number nine.

But even though all things must come to an end, a change in Liverpool's boss didn't have to mean a departure from their recent run as title challengers, and boy, has Arne Slot proven that to be true.

Arne Slot has confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Thursday night’s Carabao Cup meeting with Tottenham. The defender asked to be withdrawn following a strain as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 2-0 on Saturday to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

The Reds’ vice-captain went off with a thigh injury during the win over Bournemouth last weekend, although Paul Joyce subsequently offered reassurance that the issue will sideline the 26-year-old for ‘days rather than weeks’.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot spoke openly and candidly on Wednesday morning, as his side prepare to face Tottenham in the second leg semi-final of the Carabao Cup. The Reds trail 1-0 from the first encounter in north London, which due to the fixture conjestion uncharacteristically took place three weeks ago.

Liverpool host Tottenham at Anfield needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash - but there'll be no Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has provided an injury update on key defender Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Thursday’s clash with Tottenham. The Reds host Spurs at Anfield for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final,

Arne Slot was openly critical of one Liverpool player following a perceived error over the concession of a goal in a recent Reds match. Last Wednesday,

Arne Slot has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will not feature in Liverpool's Carabao Cup showdown with Tottenham on Thursday night.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham on Thursday.