Arne Slot has plenty to ponder ahead of Liverpool's return to Premier League action (Image: Michael Regan, Getty Images)

Liverpool’s woes so far this season have predominantly been issues defensively, with the Reds keeping just four clean sheets all campaign long. But that does not mean it has been plain sailing in Arne Slot’s attack either.

Scoring 31 goals from 18 games in all competitions, Liverpool have also shipped 27 goals. Down in eighth in the Premier League , and trailing league-leaders Arsenal by eight points, despite spending a record-breaking £450m in the summer transfer window, such an outlay has inevitably been used as a stick to beat the Reds with during what has already been a flailing title defence.

Slot did strengthen at both ends of the field, with Jeremie Frim

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