Arne Slot has been told he can do himself a favour by not publicly moaning about rival manager's tactics and instead focusing on his own failures, amid speculation his job at Liverpool is suddenly on the line.

Manchester United defended in a deep block against the Reds for large periods, with Ruben Amorim's side happy to surrender possession and rely on counter-attacks. Liverpool have found it difficult to win physical battles this term, and they often struggled to deal with United's long-ball strategy at Anfield.

Slot reportedly cited a controversial retired athlete as part of his encouragement to Gravenberch and his teammates.

He will also depart in January for the Africa Cup of Nations, which could see the Reds dip back into the transfer market. They have identified Semenyo as a player of interest and club chiefs are 'considering whether to push the button',

Arne Slot brutally branded Manchester United a "long-ball team" as he claimed Liverpool "hardly conceded a chance" in their disappointing 2-1 loss at Anfield on Sunday. United registered their first victory at Anfield since 2016 and secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since Ruben Amorim took over as head coach in November last year.

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Liverpool are reportedly considering a surprise move to sign a Boca Junior sensation currently starring at the Under-20s World Cup, amid more damaging claims that Arne Slot is increasingly concerned by the qualities of summer recruit Jeremie Frimpong.