The Liverpool boss made blunt observations about the nature of being a manager.

Alexis Mac Allister grabbed the headlines for his match-winning goal for Liverpool on Sunday, but another name on the lips of many Reds supporters after the game was Rio Ngumoha.

Arne Slot has said it is “impossible” for Liverpool to defend their Premier League title for one big reason. The Reds won the league at a canter last season, finishing 10 points clear of chasers Arsenal, but this term they sit 15 points back from the table-topping Gunners at present and are instead battling for the Champions League spots.

Florian Wirtz was set to start for Liverpool for Sunday's Premier League clash at Nottingham Forest but the City Ground did not have to deal with the German star.