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Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo says adapting to Arne Slot's style of play is both a "challenge" and a "priority" during pre-season.

The Japan international, 31, was part of the team that beat Real Betis 1-0 in Pittsburgh on Friday.

He is now preparing to face Arsenal at a sold-out Lincoln Field in Philadelphia for the second match on Liverpool's US tour.

When asked whether Liverpool need time adapting to Slot's possession-based style of play, Endo said: "Yes, especially offensively. He wants us to play a little bit different than last season.

"I think it is a new challenge for me offensively, I always try to influence things offensively. We play a lot with the ball and have running sessions also.

"It's pre-season so we need to work ahead of the new season but I am enjoying it a lot. Personally, he is very nice. He communicates well with the players and staff."

Endo was then asked whether beating Arsenal could help Liverpool make a statement about their title credentials early on.

"I think it is too soon [to talk about trophies]," he added. "It will be a tough game, an important game for us, now it is pre-season and more about getting fit and learning how the manager wants us to play. We are talking about a lot of new tactics in the meeting as well. That's our priority."