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,

Harvey Elliott's future at Liverpool has been up in the air in recent weeks amid reported interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window. READ MORE: Liverpool Youngster Jayden Danns Attracting Interest From English Clubs In January Transfer Window The 21-year-old has struggled for regular game time this season under Arne Slot who replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer.