The Salah question and full-back dilemma: what must Slot do to rejuvenate Liverpool?

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Salah’s guaranteed place in Liverpool’s starting lineup is under threat for the first time since he joined more than eight years ago. However, Slot also blamed Harry Maguire’s winner from Liverpool’s latest set-piece failing on having “seven or eight offensive-minded players” on the pitch.

Slot’s substitutions contributed to Liverpool’s title triumph last season but at a time when his team are adjusting to so many signings it may help to limit disruption from the bench. Liverpool’s positive approach will not and should not change but the calm control of last season has given way to some chaotic performances.

“We are a team who do not try to keep the draw, especially at home,” said Virgil van Dijk after the United defeat.Arne Slot blamed Harry Maguire’s winner from Liverpool’s latest set-piece failing on having ‘seven or eight offensive-minded players’ on the pitch. Last season was his first indifferent campaign in a Liverpool shirt and came after he had rushed back from a serious ankle injury.