Slot discusses Alexander-Arnold's ideal role and Diaz's position stand

There has been ongoing debate about the best position for Alexander-Arnold, with many arguing that his skills are most effective in midfield. When questioned about this, Slot expressed strong opinions on the matter.

“I think a position for a player is always related to the team and it’s also my aim to bring the best out of the player. But the first aim is to bring the best out of the team and it helps if you also bring the best out of a player then. Trent is known for playing as a right full-back for all his life, I think, and when he was a youngster, he played in midfield.”  

“In the modern game, you see a lot of full-backs going into the midfield – that is what he did last season once in a while and I saw him playing in the Euros in the midfield. So, I think he is capable of playing both positions really good and then it’s up to me where I think he could help the team the most.” 

Another hotly debated topic was the future of Diaz who was linked with a move away to the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona this summer. 

“When I walked in here, there was a screen from and I said, ‘The whole day it’s talking about football?’ So, there is a lot of speculation constantly in this country, that is clear for me. So, it’s not a surprise if I hear you saying there is also that about Luis Diaz.  

“Is there any player they don’t talk about? A few, OK! His future is with us because I like a lot what I’ve seen in the last 10 days that's in and I saw the same last season. He’s had a big impact on Liverpool seasons and I’m hoping that he has a big impact in the upcoming season as well.”