Virgil van Dijk says it was 'disrespectful' for Arne Slot to be asked about speculation linking Xabi Alonso with his job as Liverpool manager. The Reds boss laughed off what he described as 'one of the weirdest questions' in the build up to his side's Champions League victory over Marseille on Wednesday - but his compatriot has now criticised the journalist who asked it.

Liverpool were worthy winners against Marseille on Wednesday but Slot’s comments prompted more issues with the club icon.

A trusted Liverpool source has revealed FSG's plans regarding sacking Arne Slot after Anfield turned on the Dutchman and a series of pitiful statistics came to light

Slot, though, still has the backing FSG, according to a report from The Athletic. The Liverpool owners have no intention of following rivals Manchester United and Chelsea by making a managerial change in January. Both Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca were shown the Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge exits, respectively, earlier this month.

The left back’s contract will expire in the summer.

Mohamed Salah may have made his long-awaited return to action for Liverpool on Wednesday, but it was Dominik Szoboszlai who stole the show as Arne Slot's side took a massive step towards automatic qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a massive 3-0 win in Marseille.

Klopp enjoyed a trophy-laden nine-year tenure at Liverpool, winning a Premier League title, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, a UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Such a seemingly unexpected absence left Liverpool with only four senior outfield players on the bench in Cody Gakpo, Wataru Endo, Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones, who were joined by youngsters Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni plus goalkeepers Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman.