The game between Liverpool and Manchester United at Old Trafford last month, as much as another addition to the age-old rivalry, was seen as the dawning of a new rivalry at the top of Dutch

Arne Slot has said he will not accept "mediocrity " at Liverpool as they look to build on their encouraging start to his first season in charge.

Liverpool will be without Federico Chiesa against Bologna after the forward picked up an injury in training. Arne Slot gave multiple injury updates in today's press conference ahead of the Reds' second Champions League fixture.