Arne Slot has been hailed for transforming Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, close behind Ryan Gravenberch as the standout since his arrival at Anfield.

Indeed, time and time again, we hear that Van Dijk is incredibly strong. However, speaking on Liverpool’s social media, Cody Gakpo has named another Reds defender as the strongest player at the club. Gakpo was tasked with answering a number of questions about his teammates.

And Cody Gakpo has now shared what Slot told the Liverpool players at half-time against the west London side. Speaking on Premier League Goal Rush, the Dutch international revealed that Slot asked for more intensity in the second-half, with the Liverpool manager also telling the Reds to get the Anfield crowd on their side after the restart.