Liverpool fans are likely dreading this next Premier League game against Aston Villa after the past month.

The Reds are on what can only be described as a nightmare run of form, with four straight defeats in the league and only one win in seven in all competitions.

This is not what supporters nor Arne Slot would have envisioned when the top-flight started back up again after the incredible title-winning season, which saw Liverpool dominate the league like the teams of old.

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Villa at Anfield should be a game that is looked to with confidence, given the form of the Birmingham side and the fact that the home crowd usually gives a perfect advantage to the Reds, but now, no one is any wiser as to how it will pan out.

There is some good news in terms of the team as Slot provided a fitness update on Ryan Gravenberch, who trained with the team yesterday and will do so again today, meaning he is in contention.

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