Arne Slot is staying calm as the wait continues over the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, but there is a problem fast approaching

Liverpool is setting the pace at the top of the Premier League table as Arne Slot moulds the Reds in his own image.

As a former colleague at one of his old clubs tells The Athletic: “What you’re seeing with Arne now is similar to his time at Feyenoord. Yes, he’s cool, but he’s a winner and he fights for what he believes in.”

Liverpool star Federico Chiesa reportedly ‘wants out’ of the club during the January transfer window, having grown frustrated under Arne Slot since joining in the summer. Chiesa was billed as one of the bargains of the summer transfer window, with Liverpool picking the Italian up for just £12.5million in August.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has urged his team-mates to create their "own history" as they look to secure a first Premier League title under Arne Slot.

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Alisson Becker has a clear target at Liverpool though the Brazilian and his teammates are taking each game as it comes - things are going well very under Arne Slot.

Arne Slot has generally rebuffed any questions about the contract situations regarding three crucial Liverpool players, although he’s now given a slightly more committal answer to the press.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot continued to play down the significance of their place at the top of the Premier League despite it being strengthened by their 3-1 win over Leicester. Chelsea's surprise defeat by Fulham meant victory over the Foxes stretched their lead to seven points,

Arne Slot's side came from 1-0 down to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points