Liverpool have failed to ease pressure on Arne Slot following their 1-1 draw against Sunderland, which saw Federico Chiesa rescue a late point for the hosts.

Explaining his call for Sunderland’s midweek visit, Slot told Sky Sports: “I play the same team, it’s a balance between continuity and freshness. It’s obvious and clear that we need the full squad because a few who start aren’t able to play a full 90 again. More than ever, we need more than 11 players.

After Liverpool's latest setback against Sunderland, comments have come to light from two stars who have already expressed "unhappiness" with Arne Slot's decisions

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was reportedly one loss away from being sacked before a crucial win against West Ham provided relief. Despite backing from owners FSG, a subsequent poor performance against Sunderland has renewed intense pressure.

Slot also discussed the long-term future of Liverpool’s forward line after dropping Salah to the bench against West Ham.

Arne Slot reacts to his Liverpool side's 1-1 draw with Sunderland in the Premier League at Anfield on Wednesday

Kevin Phillips spent the entire game in the away end at Anfield, a detail the Sky cameras picked up several times across the night. The Sunderland legend, who scored at Anfield during his playing days with the Black Cats, was in among the travelling support from the first whistle to the last.

Arne Slot spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Liveprool's draw against Sunderland: "Far too many times this season we don't concede a lot of chances but the ones that we do go in. We weren't lucky enough to get the win over the line but in recent weeks we ...