Arne Slot saw enough in 60 minutes at St James' Park last December to tell him all he needs to know about Eddie Howe's Newcastle United. In case he needed any reminder, he was left in no doubt what they're capable of in the Carabao Cup final in March.

Arne Slot’s Dutch compatriot Wim Kieft reckons the expectancy at Anfield will rise another few notches if the Reds can do a deal to snatch £150million-rated Alexander Isak away from Newcastle

The goalkeeper said there were some worries about the transition between the Liverpool coaches last year - but they ultimately proved unfounded

“I see a totally different Federico now than from large parts of last season,” Slot told the media. “It is completely normal because he missed out on the whole pre-season and then came into a Premier League rhythm in terms of the amount of games and in terms of intensity.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and Liverpool manager Arne Slot partied together in Ibiza earlier this year, with the pair bumping into each other at a Calvin Harris show

Here is everything Arne Slot said ahead of Monday night’s game on injuries, Alexander Isak, Newcastle United and transfers: “What I can tell you is not a lot. And if someone else is going to ask that question, it is going to be the same answer.

Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak option emerges as Arne Slot gives the green light (To a loan for Lewis Koumas). The f***ers. MAILBOX: Liverpool ‘some distance from transfer genius’ if they spend £150m on ‘d***head’

Wataru Endo was Slot’s choice to come in for Frimpong against Bournemouth, but the Japan captain struggled up against the Cherries’ attack and could be a liability at St James’. Curtis Jones has also been used at full-back by Slot, and could provide similar positives to Szoboszlai in doing so.