Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off during the win over Aston Villa before the international break with a hamstring injury and subsequently pulled out of the England squad. He then sat out the win over Saints, though Slot did suggest there was hope the right-back could return soon.

Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night in the first of a series of fixtures that could be pivotal to their season. The season may only be a few months old but upcoming fixtures against title contenders Manchester City and local rivals Everton,

Arne Slot has a number of difficult selection decisions to make ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid