The Reds head coach’s decision to hand left-back Moreno his Premier League debut for the club meant Aina was switched to the right flank. That versatility is another reason why he is an integral part of the squad; Nuno’s values players with flexibility, particularly as he prefers to work with a small group.

Liverpool fans will want to forget about the calamity of a performance on Saturday. Optimism was high and Arne Slot’s men had started the season wonderfully, however the game at Anfield last

Arne Slot didn’t pull any punches as he labelled Liverpool ’s shock defeat by Nottingham Forest a “big setback”. His captain Virgil van Dijk branded it “unacceptable”. After all the positivity generated by three straight Premier League wins at the start of a new era at Anfield, this was a painful reality check.