Karius was expected to become Liverpool’s No 1 when he joined the club last year but Mignolet has raised his game

Simon Mignolet has been told by Jürgen Klopp he will be rested against Arsenal today with Loris Karius set to make his first Premier League appearance since last December.

Mignolet has been left out of the squad with Danny Ward set to feature on the substitutes’ bench.

The timing of the decision after just four games of the new season is bizarre, especially as it comes immediately before an international break when Mignolet may not feature for Belgium.

Klopp’s selection will only increase Mignolet’s concerns at his future prospects even though he has enjoyed a good start to the season, saving a penalty in the Champions League play-off first leg against Hoffenheim.

It has not been specified as to whether Mignolet will return for the