Analysing the candidates - internal and external - to replace the right-back if he departs for Real Madrid this summer

There was one big boost on Sunday. Alisson Becker was back between the sticks, a sight for sore eyes at Anfield after weeks on the treatment table. His return is timely, easing the pressure on Caoimhín Kelleher and Slot’s backline during the run-in.

The England right-back, linked with a switch to Real Madrid this summer, has missed the title favourites' last three Premier League matches with an ankle problem