Arne Slot has hit the ground running as Liverpool manager after replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summer - and the Dutchman deserves his praise despite taking on a very desirable role

Arne Slot inherited a world-class squad of players from Jurgen Klopp in the summer, with some of the biggest stars in world football plying their trade for Liverpool. However, the Dutch manager has admitted two players have 'surprised' him the most during his half-year in charge.

Liverpool permanently signed Italy international Federico Chiesa from Juventus last summer while Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will move to Anfield next summer from Valencia