Inside Arne Slot's Liverpool as Diogo Jota reveals the 'demanding' message already echoing at Anfield

Liverpool's Diogo Jota has spoken about the high standards set by their new gaffer Arne Slot.

The Reds ran out convincing 4-1 winners over La Liga outfit Sevilla in a warm-up match at Anfield ahead of their English Premier League opener with Ipswich. Jota, who found the net in the friendly, admitted new boss Slot didn't hesitate to point out areas for improvement to his players. The Dutch manager has stepped in to make his mark as the EPL big hitters transition from Jurgen Klopp's era, and Jota reveals that they're keen to hone their game under Slots meticulous eye.

Reflecting on both the match and the new management, he said: "I think we worked hard, it's sunny today, it's very hot. We worked hard, some of us did 90 minutes, so a good step into our preparation. Obviously it's always good to work under victories and although we conceded a goal I think it was a good performance overall.

"New man on the touchline and everyone needs to adapt. I think we are working well, he is demanding. Even with a 4-1 win he was telling us what we need to improve and do better. So, I think that's the way forward. I think we have played well in this pre-season, but we all know where it counts is next week.

"You try to come with new ideas and when you win, that shows everyone that you are in the right direction. Although the most important [thing] in pre-season is getting that fitness back, building on top with wins is always better and I think that although we had people arriving at different stages we are building a fully fit XI to start the campaign next week.", reports the Mirror.

Jota, who has been with Liverpool since 2020, is among several forwards vying for a spot in the starting line-up. His goal-scoring form in pre-season could