Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

Ian Doyle was at Arne Slot's Liverpool press conference to hear a humorous story about team tactics and the Reds boss' dad

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.

And asked whether the increased rotation at left-back was a matter of managing workload or an improvement in the form of Tsimikas, Slot said on Friday morning: "I think both. If Kostas was on a completely different level than Robbo then it would not be smart to rotate in that position or manage the load,

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

Whether he was always a fan of the club or started when his son got the job, we’d quite like regular updates on what Arne’s dad thinks about Liverpool’s performances! Slot did then go on to explain why managing risk and reward is key, coining the term “stupid balls” – which his “father would love” to see more of.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Curtis Jones will miss at least Saturday's Premier League meeting with Ipswich due to injury.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Ipswich.

London: Liverpool manager Arne Slot joked Friday that his father sometimes complains that his football is not exciting enough. The Premier

With the status of Liverpool’s first-choice left-back one of the biggest topics among fans this season, Arne Slot has suggested there is no longer a No. 1. Andy Robertson had been Liverpool’s starting left-back for six-and-a-half seasons heading into the current campaign, but the balance has shifted under Slot.

Latest Liverpool news with Mohamed Salah posting a message on social media before the Premier League clash against Ipswich Town