Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League by a comfortable margin, but head coach Arne Slot may need to consider upsetting one of his key stars if he is to keep the Reds there.

Arne Slot’s side have surpassed all expectations, with just two defeats in 31 matches, but recent results have given hope to their rivals. Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest was the fourth time Liverpool have dropped points in their last seven league matches.