Arne Slot has changed his assessment of Liverpool's squad after he bizarrely claimed that it lacked depth despite the Reds spending more than any English club in the Premier League in the last transfer window.

Arne Slot said his focus is on getting Liverpool back to winning ways amid reports talks over a new contract have been placed on hold. It was claimed earlier in the month that Liverpool were eager to extend Slot’s deal - which is currently due to expire in the summer of 2027 - as a reward for a superb first season in charge.

Arne Slot's comments drew a critical reaction and may be disrespectful to some players but the evidence suggests he was being accurate

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and Arne Slot will be forced to make several changes.

Liverpool stand at a moment where fitness and form intersect with European ambition. Arne Slot’s side, crowned Premier League champions in 2024-25, know there is little room for hesitation when Real Madrid arrive,

Liverpool will take on Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid this week, with Arne Slot hoping to build on his side's Premier League win over Aston Villa this weekend

A series of late goals helped spark an early sequence of wins, but Liverpool have lost five of their last six games, including four successive defeats in the Premier League. That sudden downturn in performance has led to gossip and speculation about Slot’s long-term future.

Back in April and May of this year, Liverpool were busy finishing off their dominant title pursuit. Arne Slot made quite the impression in his first season in England, winning the Premier League by a massive ten-point margin.

Liverpool got back on track in the Premier League by beating Aston Villa on Saturday, but has two more huge games to get through this week: Real Madrid and Man City