Harvey Elliott says Arne Slot’s playing philosophy is a typically “elegant” Dutch style – compared to Jurgen Klopp’s ‘heavy metal football’.

The 21-year-old started the 1-0 win over Real Betis to open Liverpool’s United States tour and was speaking before a match against Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

When asked what was Slot’s answer to Klopp’s often-dubbed ‘heavy metal football’, Elliott said: “It’s very elegant, Dutch style, it’s very nice. The style of play is a lot different. It’s more about in possession now.

“The players are excited, we play certain patterns, it is a good buzz around the team and the lads are excited to apply it in games.

“It’s a fresh start for everyone. I don’t think it is nerves but excitement. I think we [will learn it] very quickly to be honest. We have seen in the last game there were certain moments where the amazing football was free-flowing.

“It’s pre-season and it is only the first couple of games and we need to keep trusting what they are teaching us. We need to keep going if things don’t work out [immediately] because it is all new.”