Liverpool assistant coach John Heitinga will make his first return to Goodison Park on Wednesday night when the Reds take on Everton in the Merseyside derby

But even though all things must come to an end, a change in Liverpool's boss didn't have to mean a departure from their recent run as title challengers, and boy, has Arne Slot proven that to be true.

Arne Slot declared his weakened FA Cup line-up at Plymouth was done "for a reason" as Liverpool faced up to a shock exit to Sky Bet Championship strugglers and criticism his team selection had devalued the competition.