The Liverpool manager says a lack of pre-season and a knock meant it wasn’t worth further risking Alexis Mac Allister.

David Lynch, speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, offered an intriguing insight into what happened on deadline day and where Liverpool might turn next. His perspective sheds light on both the failed £35m deal with Crystal Palace and the intent from Liverpool’s hierarchy to revisit the move in the future.

Liverpool considered making a huge call on Mohamed Salah before his history-making, match-winning penalty at Burnley. The Reds looked to be heading to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Turf Moor but the Egyptian's stoppage-time spot-kick ensured their 100 per cent start to the season continued.

Ahead of welcoming Los Rojiblancos to Merseyside, Slot offered more detail over his intended plan for Isak, and his likely absence from the Merseyside derby against Everton on September 20. "We decided it's best for him to have a proper week of training instead of playing for five or 10 minutes," he said at Turf Moor.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed that Alexander Isak will be able to play at least one half of football for his new club this week, perhaps as soon as Wednesday’s Champions League opener. Isak was surprisingly omitted entirely from Liverpool’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Burnley.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed his fear with one of his summer signings, who could soon find himself on the bench… Arsenal and Manchester City will be sick to death of watching Liverpool winning despite not playing to their best after Slot’s side made it four wins from four on Sunday at Turf Moor.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has already shown he can handle disgruntled players by using a technique that's "worth its weight in gold"

Liverpool boss Arne Slot found Turf Moor an unwelcoming place on Sunday, where hosts Burnley battened down the hatches and frustrated the Premier League champions until very late.

The report claims that Bouaddi is attracting the interest from Liverpool, as well as Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United. Despite being just 17 years of age, Bouaddi has already earned four caps for France Under-21s, emphasising that he is highly-regarded in his homeland.

Liverpool fans are questioning the wisdom in spending big on Milos Kerkez, with the player humiliated by Arne Slot over his early withdrawal at Burnley.