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The fact that it wasn’t will be a major concern now for the Liverpool boss as he looks to navigate what will be a hectic few months, with Premier League and Champions League commitments to deal with alongside a Carabao Cup final next month.

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Yes, Harvey Elliott is still just 21, but he has more than enough experience under his belt, and he has shown this season that he is miles better than what we saw at Home Park.

He failed to make an impression in the No.10 role, which raises further questions over whether he can be an option in midfield for Liverpool, and his handball to give away the penalty topped off what was a severely underwhelming performance.

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Some of the reaction from supporters on social media to Elliott has been over the top, to say the least, and it shouldn't take away from the fact that he still has an important part to play if Liverpool it to win some silverware this season.

Federico Chiesa was disappointing for Liverpool against Plymouth

Based on his performance on Sunday, it doesn't seem as though Liverpool has the same player that set the European Championship alight a few years ago.

There have been glimpses of Chiesa's talent here and there, but a goal against Accrington Stanley isn't going to be enough get him into the Premier League side

Liverpool doesn't have time to ease him back into contention though, and having been barely involved on Sunday despite playing the full 90 minutes, it feels like it would be a big gamble for Slot to throw him back into his regular side.

Jota was clearly the Dutchman's first-choice frontman during the early stages of the season, but even with a poor performance from Diaz, the Colombian has probably leapfrogged him now, as has Darwin Nunez