The Italian is yet to start a game for Arne Slot's side in 2025-26 – but his relentless industry could be just what the team needs right now

Manchester United have been linked with Everton's James Garner, Liverpool are unlikely to lose Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid and Arsenal have identified their priority for January

The Dutchman is missing key personnel for the visit of the Old Gold, but can have no excuses for anything but a convincing win against the worst attack and defence in the division. Victory could help Liverpool re-enter the top four, although that depends on Chelsea’s result against Aston Villa later on Saturday.

Central defensive cover is a massive issue for Liverpool, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate the only fit senior options. Slot knows that his back line is stretched — Joe Gomez is out with a hamstring injury and Giovanni Leoni is unlikely to return until next season following an anterior cruciate ligament injury in September.

Arne Slot's team come into the back of this game, having beaten Brighton and Tottenham in their last two games, and a feeling that they might have breathed some life back into what had been a wretched season until then.

Emmanuel Adebayor has leapt to Mohamed Salah's defence after Jamie Carragher criticised the Liverpool forward, branding the pundit's treatment of the Egyptian as "unfair". The former Premier League striker questioned Carragher's comments and legacy debate,

Paul Merson thinks Federico Chiesa “must” start his first Premier League match of the season when Liverpool face Wolves at home on Saturday.

A decision on Harvey Elliott 's future has yet to be made with the Englishman's next move in his career not yet known. The Liverpool star joined Aston Villa on deadline day but four months later, the 23-year-old has been used sparingly by Unai Emery.