While Slot aims for control through possession, his father would like to see a more thrilling performance from Liverpool. Arend criticised Liverpool 's Champions League performance against Lille, despite their 2-1 victory securing a spot in the last-16, believing his son should have adopted more aggressive tactics.

Liverpool are on the verge of progressing into the knockout stages of the Champions League this season as they welcome Lille to Anfield on Tuesday evening. READ

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted his father called him to say the win over Lille on Tuesday wasn’t “exciting”. The Reds sealed their progress to the Champions League round of 16 in March as Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott scored in a 2-1 victory for Liverpool against the French outfit.

Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach. A sharp, intelligent communicator, he is unafraid to correct mistakes.

Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the top of the Premier League and Champions League, but his dad remains critical of the Reds' displays this season despite their success so far

The English Premier League and Champions League leaders face Ipswich Town on Jan 24. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has discussed his left-back options with Kostas Tsimikas impressing in the absence of Andy Robertson in recent weeks for the Premier League leaders

Arne Slot recently welcomed back Ibrahima Konate from a period out injured and the Liverpool boss is keen not to put too much on the defender amid fears his problem could return

Liverpool are thriving this season under Arne Slot but not every player is receiving as much game time as they may have expected. Speaking with the press,

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot made the decision to loan out several stars at the start of the season. Out went Lewis Koumas, Ben Doak and Calum Scanlon - among others - in order to build rhythm and establish themselves at first-team level.