Liverpool provided Slot with another victory on Tuesday when they beat Lille in the Champions League and they remain top of the Premier League and Champions League group phase table. The Anfield outfit host Ipswich Town on Saturday (15:00 GMT) and Slot will be speaking to the media later to talk all things Liverpool.
The very latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours with updates on Ibrahima Konate, Harvey Elliott, Darwin Nunez and more
The Dutchman has been outstanding all season. It has been a huge bonus for Liverpool, because in the summer this was the position that everyone thought would have to be filled by a new signing - most notably Martin Zubimendi - but Gravenberch was there all along.
Brentford did not make it easy for Arne Slot's men. They had the correct attitude and approach to the game and they will see conceding the two goals in the final moments as a sucker-punch, but credit to Liverpool as they threw everything at them.
Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica
Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott.
Former England midfielder Andros Townsend says Liverpool are an "almost perfect team" because of the way they win the ball back and immediately go on the counter-attack. Against Lille on Tuesday, there were goal efforts from all over the pitch as Jarell Quansah and Alexis Mac Allister headed over from set-pieces and Darwin Nunez had a near-post
Welcome to the third January edition of The Transfer DealSheet — our team of dedicated writers will take you inside the market
Liverpool cruised from there and secured not only the win, but a direct berth to the round of 16 in the Champions League. Skipping the first round of the knockout stage will give the Reds time to regroup and focus on maintaining their pace in the Premier League amid challengers.
Liverpool make it seven wins out of seven in the Champions League. Elliott's deflected strike proved to be the winner. Lille put up a decent fight, equalising through David after Mandi was sent off. Job done.
Steve Nicol speaks about the game when he realised Liverpool's dominance was coming to an end in the 90s.