Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that the squad remains united in their support for head coach Arne Slot despite recent scrutiny surround performances

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

Liverpool seek to stop their domestic losing skid at five when intriguing Aston Villa visit Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday evening and the national media were impressed with what they saw from Arne Slot's side

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.

Arne Slot believes he retains the full backing of Liverpool’s hierarchy, despite a dire run that has ramped up the pressure before a crucial run of games.

Now at Aston Villa on loan, Elliott finds himself in football’s grey area, a talented player unsure of his place or his manager’s belief. Saturday’s fixture between Liverpool and Aston Villa carries an odd subtext.

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.

Slot also hit back at his critics following the midweek defeat to Crystal Palace, after which he was questioned for making wholesale changes to the team. He said: "Tell me if I'm wrong but I think during the week [the reaction] was about when I said something about the squad we are having, and that could have been seen as criticising or an excuse?