While Slot aims for control through possession, his father would like to see a more thrilling performance from Liverpool. Arend criticised Liverpool 's Champions League performance against Lille, despite their 2-1 victory securing a spot in the last-16, believing his son should have adopted more aggressive tactics.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted his father called him to say the win over Lille on Tuesday wasn’t “exciting”. The Reds sealed their progress to the Champions League round of 16 in March as Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott scored in a 2-1 victory for Liverpool against the French outfit.

Straight-talking and seemingly bulletproof in the press conference chair, Arne Slot has mixed tactical insight with humour during his time as Liverpool’s head coach. A sharp, intelligent communicator, he is unafraid to correct mistakes.

Arne Slot has led Liverpool to the top of the Premier League and Champions League, but his dad remains critical of the Reds' displays this season despite their success so far

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said Ipswich Town have been "unlucky" in games since their promotion to the Premier League.

Federico Chiesa has not started for Liverpool since September and head coach Arne Slot confirmed he was not in contention to line up against Lille in the Champions League

Arne Slot recently welcomed back Ibrahima Konate from a period out injured and the Liverpool boss is keen not to put too much on the defender amid fears his problem could return

Liverpool plays Ipswich in the Premier League this weekend while Arsenal has Wolves. The league title race is taking shape and Arne Slot's side is at the forefront.

Liverpool and Ipswich Town team news ahead of the Premier League fixture at Anfield. Liverpool’s attention turns back to the Premier League title race when they welcome Ipswich Town to Anfield on Saturday (3pm GMT kick-off).