More defensive opponents making life hard for champions but manager says Wirtz and different tactics will bear fruit

Virgil van Dijk insisted Liverpool should not panic despite back-to-back defeats for only the second time under Arne Slot after being beaten 1-0 at Galatasaray

After hitting the ground running 12 months ago, Arne Slot's experiencing his first bumps in the road as Liverpool boss, writes Phil McNulty.

More defensive opponents making life hard for champions but manager says Wirtz and different tactics will bear fruit