Liverpool change likely after Arne Slot's latest ruthless decision as midfield point made

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Milos Kerkez of Liverpool comes off during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on September 14, 2025 (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Arne Slot has never been scared of making difficult decisions.

But I believe I’ve done everything I can to be in the manager’s thoughts and that’s all I can do.”

He perhaps did not expect to proven right so swiftly.



But with Kerkez taking his time to settle at Anfield, Liverpool can at least be thankful that the ever-reliable Robertson did decide to stay put.

Szoboszlai has to start

Arne Slot might have had both Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley to call upon against Burnley, but once again it was Dominik Szoboszlai who was given the nod at right-back.

While the natural full-backs are still feeling their way back after injury, it is a testament to how well the Hungarian has performed in their absence.

Yet his latest showing in defence lasted just one half as a knock suffered by Alexis Mac Allister saw him pushed forward at the interval.

The match-winner against Arsenal, Szoboszlai threatened to do so again against Burnley.

Sure, Florian Wirtz was brought in in a deal worth up to £116m, but the rest of the Reds’ focus came at either end of the field.

But the arrival of the German did result in a change of role for Szoboszlai, even if injuries continue to see Slot sidestep a midfield selection quandary.

While Frimpong and Bradley are now back from stints on the sidelines, that looks set to continue.

Curtis Jones missed the trip to Burnley through injury while Mac Allister was forced off in part because of a heavy tackle from Ugochukwu.

Szoboszlai might have lost his position from Liverpool’s title-winning campaign after the signing of Wirtz, but he remains a player Slot has to find a space for - no matter what the role.

Mo the man of the moment

Mohamed Salah had missed his last two penalties for Liverpool, blazing over against both Athletic Bilbao and Crystal Palace in the space of a week last month.

But in the 95th minute, with victory on the line and the pressure at its highest, the Egyptian stepped up to be the Reds’ hero once again.

In truth, it has not been a vintage start to the campaign for the forward.

Sure, he has two goals and an assist to his name but this was once again a quiet display.

In contrast, he had three goals and three assists at the same point last season.