Liverpool head coach Arne Slot knows his side will be judged after a series of hugely-significant matches over the coming weeks. The Dutchman has enjoyed a record-breaking start to his tenure at Anfield, winning eight of his first nine games, but even he admits the quality of the opposition has not been the most taxing.

Liverpool face Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend and the topic of the Anfield atmosphere continues to be a topic of discussion

Arne Slot says Liverpool are looking into Alisson’s fitness issues and the head coach has urged a rethink over fixture scheduling. The Brazil international goalkeeper has been ruled out until after the November international break due to the hamstring injury he suffered in the win over Crystal Palace earlier this month.