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

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

The English Premier League and Champions League leaders face Ipswich Town on Jan 24. Read more at straitstimes.com.

But the Liverpool manager's father had a different reaction to the 2-1 victory over Lille. Boring! Slot mentioned his father's wish for more dynamic play as the Premier League leaders prepared to host relegation-threatened Ipswich on Saturday.