In a more light-hearted section of Friday's news conference, Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealed how his dad was not too impressed after his side's Champions League win over Lille. "My father is a fan as well. When I called him after the game he said it wasn't as exciting as other games of Liverpool when he watched the game against Lille," he said.

Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach. A sharp, intelligent communicator, he is unafraid to correct mistakes.

Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the top of the Premier League and Champions League, but his dad remains critical of the Reds' displays this season despite their success so far

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said Ipswich Town have been "unlucky" in games since their promotion to the Premier League.