Arne Slot has confirmed Dominik Szoboszlai was solely saved out of the squad for Liverpool’s 3-0 pre-season victory over Manchester United as a precaution.

The Reds delivered a robust win over United to complete their tour of the USA having beforehand defeated each Arsenal and Actual Betis, with new supervisor Slot making a constructive first impression after changing Jurgen Klopp earlier this summer season.

Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas all scored within the win in opposition to Premier League rivals United, however there was no place for Szoboszlai within the matchday squad.

Slot, nevertheless, revealed the Hungarian will not be injured and was as a substitute given time to relaxation as different first-team stars featured in opposition to the Crimson Devils.

“Dominik joined each session and each sport,” Slot stated forward of the victory. “I feel it’s kind of of fatigue and we do not wish to take any dangers as a result of we fly again to Liverpool tonight.

“On Tuesday all the opposite gamers arrive as properly, so we wish to begin off then with all of the gamers accessible and we did not wish to take any threat with him right this moment.”

Szoboszlai scored seven objectives in 45 appearances in all competitions throughout his debut season on Merseyside, serving to the Reds end third within the Premier League and win the Carabao Cup.

Supervisor Slot additionally named the realm the place he hopes Liverpool can enhance regardless of recording a hefty victory over United, insisting his aspect gave up too many probabilities to their rivals.

Liverpool are set to play in yet one more pleasant forward of their season opener in opposition to newly-promoted Ipswich City. The Reds will host La Liga aspect Sevilla subsequent Sunday at Anfield earlier than travelling to Portman Highway the next Saturday.

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