Liverpool boss Slot: I have plans for Gakpo and Alexander-Arnold

Debate has raged were the pair can be best deployed.

But the Dutchman did not want to enter the discussion yesterday, though assured that he has a plan for  them at Liverpool.

"I have no opinion on the players' positions in their national team, because it also depends on the other players,"  said Slot.

"But I have another team thing, where they are going to play here. If it is okay, then I would like to have the opportunity to talk to the players about it first."