Arne Slot has said he is "almost annoyed" at suggestions his Liverpool side start games too slowly, insisting it is not down to the team's approach.

With each Liverpool defeat, Arne Slot's case for continuing in his role becomes weaker. The Dutchman oversaw his side fall to a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout stage tie.

Liverpool need to stage a comeback of old in order to turn their fortunes around this season

Liverpool must carefully manage discipline in the second leg against Galatasaray after two key players moved closer to a Champions League suspension during the first meeting in Istanbul.