The phrase 'home truths' took on a different meaning for Arne Slot this week when he picked up the phone to speak to his parents.
Arend Slot, like any proud dad, has invested himself religiously in his son's fortunes and now considers himself a Liverpool devotee.
The lines between fan and father, however, became blurred after a 2-1 defeat of Lille in the Champions League that owed as much to perspiration as inspiration.
'When I call him he said: 'Ah, it wasn't as exciting as other games of Liverpool' when he watched the game against Lille,' Slot relayed with a telling smile.