Good morning and welcome to the ECHO's live coverage of Arne Slot's latest press conference. The Liverpool head coach will face the media from 9am to preview the clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Supporters will be desperate to see the team rediscover some form after a rotten recent run. The defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday was Liverpool's sixth loss in seven matches in all competitions, meaning the coming week - with games against Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City - has the potential to be season-defining.

Reds head coach Slot will no doubt be asked about his team selection for the midweek loss after making 10 changes and the potential for extra pressure on the team on Saturday as a result.

There is also likely to be an update on the fitness of a number of key players, including Ryan Gravenberch, Alexander Isak, Curtis Jones, Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong

After a rough start to the season, Villa have rediscovered some form in recent weeks. They've won their last four in a row in the Premier League, including victories against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in their last two fixtures.

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