Alexis Mac Allister will go down as one of Arne Slot's unsung heroes when the formality of the Premier League title is confirmed - but he might not be at Anfield if Jude Bellingham signed for the Reds

The Liverpool head coach always cuts a relaxed figure and, speaking ahead of the game against Tottenham, Slot said his approach is dictated by the environment he walked into last summer.

Slot wisely asked others to sacrifice themselves for Mohamed Salah and also benefitted from far fewer injuries.