As Ryan Gravenberch prepares to pass to Virgil van Dijk, Tsimikas underlaps to make a beeline for Brighton’s full-back Joel Veltman. As Gakpo receives the ball, Tsimikas pins his man, which provides Gakpo with the space to stay one-v-one against Ferdi Kadioglu, and cross (and score) without a challenge.

Mohamed Salah has just a year remaining on his contract with Liverpool and Arne Slot has spoken out on the potential task that the Reds face in potentially replacing him in the future

Liverpool manager Arne Slot breaks down his side's victory against Aston Villa and his historic start as the head man in Anfield.

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not surprised by his team's fine start to the season, saying he was well aware of the strength of the side he was inheriting when he arrived at Anfield as Jürgen Klopp's successor.

The Reds are still in discussions with Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold regarding new contracts

Liverpool will keep contract talks with top stars behind closed doors, manager Arne Slot has confirmed, with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk subject to heavy speculation