Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Slot discussed the challenge facing his team this weekend,Liverpool's pursuit of a top-four finish, and his side's latest fitness issues. On the challenge of facing Newcastle,

Arne Slot complained about the "noise" around Anfield ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Qarabag - and one could understand why. As well as being distracting, some of it has been disrespectful.

Slot suggested that Liverpool’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain last season contributed to the club winning the Premier League

The defender had been in France after the death of his father but played and scored his first league goal at Anfield on Saturday.