The need for a new center-back was put to Slot during his post-match press conference at the Kai Tak Stadium, as well as questions over the futures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, both of whom missed out on a place in the squad against Milan.

Here is everything the Liverpool boss had to say during his press conference...

On the defeat to AC Milan

"I saw a few good things, but I think we also have to improve in certain areas?



Liverpool fans during the friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong.

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"I think there have only been positives what we’ve experienced until now, apart maybe from the result today.

Most players have stayed fit, and we’ve had a lot of help and support from the people of Hong Kong."

On hearing his name being sung

"Weird in general if they sing for you, especially if you are a manager.

On the transfer window

"I think what I’ve also said is I’m really happy with the squad we had

So, we have to improve – the players that are still here and we’ve tried to bring new energy in but also ‘weapons’, as you called it, and I think the players we’ve brought in have shown already in the few times we have trained together and the games we’ve played