Slot had unfavourably compared Liverpool’s second string with Manchester City’s after their differing Carabao Cup results this week

Arne Slot will make a late decision on whether Ryan Gravenberch can start against Aston Villa but Liverpool record signing Alexander Isak and midfielder Curtis Jones are expected to miss the Saturday night clash at Anfield.

Here are the key lines from his news conference: Slot confirmed Ryan Gravenberch trained yesterday, is available for Saturday, and a decision will be made if he is able to start the match. Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones have not trained and Slot is "99.9% sure they will not be in the squad".

Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on whether negotiations are still ongoing to extend his Liverpool contract and insisted his focus is on returning his team to winning ways.

Six losses in seven games is the worst run of the Liverpool head coach's career - but he has navigated difficult situations before

Arne Slot spoke during a Liverpool press conference on Friday ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, issuing updates on his contract, the club's poor run of form, and player injuri

Sources say Liverpool are demanding an immediate turnaround in their recent form as pressure on Arne Slot ramps up.

Liverpool are on a run of six defeats in seven games - lying seven points behind leaders Arsenal and exiting the Carabao Cup; Arne Slot has hit back against critics of his style of play and his team s

Arne Slot made 10 changes to his Liverpool side for the Carabao Cup defeat by Crystal Palace, and Alan Shearer admits he will be under 'massive pressure' if they lose to Aston Villa

"If they beat Aston Villa and Real Madrid and start to turn a corner then yes it was the right choice," said Warnock on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "If they don't and things continue, then Liverpool fans will get a little bit disgruntled and start to ask questions about why so many changes.