There is a lot of controversy currently surrounding the German player.Getty ImagesIn a recent conversation with Sky Sports, Liverpool's newly appointed manager Arne Slot shared his perspective on the

Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from its 3-2 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a win against Manchester United at Anfield

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was keen to justify Mohamed Salah’s lack of defensive cover even if he did concede that the entire team must “do better” stopping crosses into the box.

One of English football's great rivalries resumes today as Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield. The Premier League champions come into the game having lost three matches in a row across all competitions while Ruben Amorim's men have not won an away game yet this season.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Florian Wirtz has been "unlucky" not to register a Premier League goal or assist since his big-money transfer and has called for patience as the 22-year-old midfielder adapts to his new surroundings.

Slot has been at pains to gradually ease Isak into the fold at Liverpool. The 26-year-old is yet to play more than 45 minutes in consecutive appearances for the Reds, amassing one goal against Championship side Southampton from his six outings for the club.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot did not enjoy the last week, and his team threw away a fortunate point when they lost 2-1 to Chelsea in stoppage time at Stamford Bridge.

I’d have Bradley starting in the team now, absolutely. I don’t think Frimpong’s current standard gets him anywhere near the first XI for Liverpool..."

Arne Slot has pointed to the example of Kevin De Bruyne in pleading the case for patience with Florian Wirtz in the first few months of his Liverpool career. The 22-year-old arrived at Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer in a £116m deal but,

Milos Kerkez could hand Arne Slot a major headache as Liverpool prepare to face Man United after the international break.