Arne Slot says he was pleased with both the offensive and defensive display in Liverpool's final pre-season matches against Athletic Bilbao. The Reds played back-to-back games against the Spanish side on Monday with an aggregate score of 7-3.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arne Slot Reveals Double Liverpool Injury Boost for Community Shield. Liverpool manager Arne Slot predicted that Virgil van Dijk and Alisson would both be fit for Sunday’s Community Shield against Crystal Palace, although the club’s defensive issues may very well persist.