Ex-Red says patience, not panic, is needed

Emile Heskey has slammed talk of sacking Liverpool boss Arne Slot as ‘ridiculous’, urging fans to stay calm ahead of Sunday’s clash with West Ham. Despite nine losses in eleven, Heskey insists Slot deserves faith after last season’s title win.

Offering tips to new boys Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, he warned them to toughen up to Premier League pace — because at Anfield, the only thing slower than a bad pass is the queue for a half-time pie.