Arne Slot believes the arrival of Martin Zubimendi would not have impacted Ryan Gravenberch’s impressive start to the season for Liverpool. Liverpool made Zubimendi their top midfield target in the summer transfer window but the Spain international rejected a move to Anfield and ended up staying at Real Sociedad.

After being frozen out at Juventus, Chiesa has been building up fitness since joining Liverpool and made his first appearance in a cameo against AC Milan.

Arne Slot says Darwin Nunez will get his chance in the Liverpool starting XI providing he keeps ‘working really hard’. Nunez has blown hot and cold since moving to Anfield from Benfica in 2022 in a deal that has so far cost the club £71million and could yet rise to £85m.

The Mexico international Santiago Gimenez proved prolific for Slot at Feyenoord, scoring 23 and 26 goals in two seasons but the Dutchman noted the striker had a barren spell during his debut campaign in the Netherlands and said it took him a while to get used to his brand of football.

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has been told exactly what the requirements are for him to get into Arne Slot's side ahead of Diogo Jota, who is the current first pick.

Arne Slot insisted that Darwin Nunez will get opportunities to prove himself despite playing just 84 minutes this season.