Liverpool could be without five players when they welcome Manchester United to Anfield this weekend. The two rivals will meet for the first time this season in the Premier League in what promises to be a blockbuster affair. However, Arne Slot has some serious worries over several key squad members, including two new faces.

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Arne Slot has tried Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong and Dominik Szoboszlai this term. Now he needs to find some stability in the position

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate has admitted to being "too afraid" to splash out due to fear of criticism from his brothers. The French defender, who is currently at the heart of a transfer tug-of-war with Real Madrid showing interest, has kept his spending habits under control.

Beating defenders at a better rate than Yamal, one of the world's best wingers, Williams is not someone to be overlooked. Having been praised as "electric" by analyst Ben Mattinson, the 23-year-old is a star in waiting and needs that big move to arrive.

At the hearing in Ruthin, North Wales, coroner John Gittins said paramedics were called to Beard's home in Flintshire after he was found hanged. Beard was taken to hospital in Chester, where he died at 21:15 BST on 20 September.

Liverpool not signing Marc Guehi on transfer deadline day during the summer means the Reds may need to recruit an alternative during the winter window in January