Tour time, however, has now been cancelled by Slot and his staff, with Liverpool’s schedule in Hong Kong on their current tour set to local time. The decision is believed to have gone down well with the players as they adjust to both the timezone difference and the arduous training sessions in searing Far East temperatures.

A fter extensive links to Newcastle United, Hugo Ekitiké signed for Liverpool this past week in a whirlwind turn of events—with manager Arne Slot's plans for the Frenchman reportedly a key factor in his decision to head to Anfield.