And while the squad players let themselves down at Plymouth, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Mo Salah stayed on Merseyside and got a much-needed rest. If Liverpool beat Everton, it will have been the right decision.

Arne Slot defends Liverpool team selection and says FA Cup line-up ‘done for a reason’ - The Dutchman made 10 changes from the side which beat Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final three days earli

Liverpool were dumped out of the FA Cup by Plymouth Argyle as Arne Slot was left to bemoan the performance of his much changed side against the Championship strugglers