Liverpool advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after their win over Barnsley, which could be the competition that helps get their season back on track.

He named a strong side for the visit of League One Barnsley and was rewarded with a place in the fourth round, where Liverpool will host Brighton & Hove Albion. But Slot’s players were made to work harder than he might have liked to get over the line.

Arne Slot has played down Rio Ngumoha ’s injury worries after the Liverpool wonderkid was withdrawn early against Barnsley. The tricky 17-year-old winger Ngumoha made his third first-team start of the season as Liverpool beat the Tykes 4-1 at Anfield, but went down injured after 73 minutes and was replaced by Ryan Gravenberch.

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Barnsley's Adam Phillips is hoping to swap shirts with Curtis Jones after the FA Cup third-round match on Monday