‘I think Arne Slot needs to make ruthless decision to drop $54M Liverpool star vs. Arsenal’

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Hugo Ekitike’s quick adaptation, the fluidity shown at times up front, the grit to battle back in both league games and, most importantly, the six points earned should offer plenty of positives from the first two weeks of the season.

That said, no-one doubts things must improve, especially this week against Arsenal, the side that could offer the most rigorous long-term test of Liverpool’s title credentials.

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Konate has struggled in the early weeks of the season

To say the former has come back undercooked since the summer break is an understatement.

Sceptics may wonder if Real Madrid’s reported interest is starting to turn his head - Liverpool have been here before, after all - but there is a general belief his performances will soon return to the same levels as last season.

Alternatively, Marc Guehi’s possible arrival could provide the solution

Andy Robertson is suddenly having to adjust to his new reality as a Liverpool back-up after nearly eight years holding down a spot as a regular starter.

He didn’t exactly impress in his cameo off the bench appearance against Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the season, but in such a high-stakes game, where the margin for error will be so minute, his selection from the off bears consideration against Arsenal.



Kerkez has been found wanting on several occasions in the early weeks of the season

Noni Madueke will likely come in to play on the right flank, and Liverpool cannot afford the ex-Chelsea man space in which to operate.

It may feel harsh to drop Kerkez at this early stage of his Liverpool career, just weeks after his £40million ($54M) arrival, but Slot has routinely shown a ruthless streak in his selections thus far as Reds boss.

That could be needed once again this weekend.