Starting XI PredictionLiverpool’s horrid run of fixtures are finally upon us with the Reds getting off to a great start with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Now,

It is "more simple" to understand why Chiesa is missing as he "missed a whole pre-season" and Slot said: "Going to a league where intensity is higher than the Italian league makes it difficult for him to make the step up to the intensity levels of the team."

Arne Slot will hope Liverpool continue their fine form in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday against in-form German side RB Leipzig.