Liverpool blew a glorious chance to move into the Premier League's top four by slumping to a humiliating 2-1 loss away to basement boys Wolves on Tuesday. After a strangely subdued first-half showing, the Reds pinned their hosts back in the second half but failed to turn their possession into clear-cut chances. Then, with just 12 minutes to go, Tolu Arokodare bullied Virgil van Dijk in the air, before putting Rodrigo Gomes through to score with Wolves' first shot of any variety all evening.

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During the November international break, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admitted that all of the speculation surrounding his future at Anfield was bothering him. "Some of the things that I read, I’m like, 'Oh la la! That puts me in a tight spot with Liverpool fans. And they don’t even know all the ins and outs,'" the France international told TF1.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has identified Dominik Szoboszlai as a potential successor to the Anfield armband following a string of influential displays from the Hungarian midfielder. Despite an inconsistent campaign for the Merseysiders, Szoboszlai has emerged as a beacon of reliability for Arne Slot’s side, frequently bridging gaps in the squad by operating in various roles, including an unconventional stint at right-back. His adaptability and work ethic have caught the eye of the current skipper, who believes the 25-year-old is fast becoming the heartbeat of the team.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has broken his silence on the future of “good friend” Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian superstar continuing to see a move away from Anfield speculated. Interest from the Saudi Pro League refuses to go away, heading towards the summer transfer window, but those on Merseyside are hoping to see a talismanic presence stay put.