Arne Slot believes the arrival of Martin Zubimendi would not have impacted Ryan Gravenberch ’s impressive start to the season for Liverpool. Liverpool made Zubimendi their top midfield target in the summer transfer window but the Spain international rejected a move to Anfield and ended up staying at Real Sociedad.

After being frozen out at Juventus, Chiesa has been building up fitness since joining Liverpool and made his first appearance in a cameo against AC Milan.