The big games keep coming for Liverpool, and sandwiched in between a much-needed victory over Aston Villa and a trip to Manchester City comes the small matter of a visit from Real Madrid.

Much of the focus is obviously on a certain returning Red in the Real ranks ahead of the clash, but while the world obsesses over the reception Trent Alexander-Arnold will receive at his former home, there are much more pertinent questions for Arne Slot to consider.

How will the Reds boss choose to set up his team to take on Xabi Alonso's side? We asked our writers for their hot takes.

Arne Slot was insistent that Sunday’s trip to Manchester City won’t be in his thinking when picking his Liverpool team for the visit of Real Madrid but three points at the Etihad are more...