Liverpool may be marching on with five wins out of five in the Premier League but their season hit a stumbling block on Tuesday night. Despite the Reds beating Southampton 2-1 in the Carabao Cup third round, Arne Slot lost his teenage defender Geovanni Leoni to a long-term injury.

An injury to Giovanni Leoni has left Liverpool short, but how do they fill the gap until the January transfer window - their next chance to sign Marc Guehi?

Liverpool manager Arne Slot proudly confirmed rumours that the club’s owners have paid the full contents of Diogo Jota’s salary to his family after the Portuguese forward tragically passed away over the summer, an act of compassion which the Dutch coach stressed was not the norm in football.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool paid out the remainder of Diogo Jota's contract in full, as the money went to the late striker's family

Liverpool are working towards an extension for a player fast becoming one of their most important stars, while a second vital cog can also expect a rise.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the club's owners paid the remaining money on Diogo Jota's contract to his family after the winger's death.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot found Turf Moor an unwelcoming place on Sunday, where hosts Burnley battened down the hatches and frustrated the Premier League champions until very late.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised the club’s owners, describing their financial support for Diogo Jota’s family as “not normal.”