“I know that I said three weeks ago that his pre-season has ended so now it's time for us to see where he is. But I have to come back to those words," said Slot on Friday.

Manchester City host Liverpool on Sunday with both looking to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Liverpool have delivered the rivalry of his career as he prepares to manage his 1,000th game. Guardiola's side host the Reds on Sunday, the latest fixture in a back-and-forth rivalry that has seen the clubs consistently compete for the title - scooping the last eight in a row between them.

Guardiola is seen as changing the face of English football with a style of play that has been imitated by other managers across the country.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 16:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Slot said he needs to check on the fitness of Andy Robertson: "He started three games in seven days because he played against Crystal Palace.

"I have been blessed."

“Robbo started three games in seven days as he started against Palace. I had to take him off towards the end,” Slot said.