Arne Slot's close friend Marcel van der Kraan has insisted the Liverpool manager will steer the club back on track.

The 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the League Cup was the Reds' sixth defeat in seven matches across all competitions. Before Palace began the run with a last-minute 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park, Liverpool were enjoying a 100% record in all competitions.

Slot's side began this weekend's fixtures in seventh position. However, despite the pressure piling on the Dutchman's shoulders, his good friend and Dutch football expert Van der Kraan insists Slot has the temperament to drag his side out of the rut they are in.

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