Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, and it would be a fitting way to open Arne Slot's account, as it was Jurgen Klopp's last trophy.

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup final - Reds have doubts over defensive players ahead of trip to Wembley

By the early hours of Wednesday morning, Arne Slot was already thinking about ways to subtly recondition Liverpool ’s focus. He wanted to make sure the players seamlessly went from the disappointment of Wednesday in the Champions League to seizing the opportunity of Sunday in the Carabao Cup final.