Arne Slot has named Dominik Szoboszlai as the “perfect example” of the growing pains that come with new signings, which he has mentioned throughout the season. Liverpool invested heavily in their squad last summer and things were far from smooth. Slot liked to remind everyone of the adjustment period his new acquisitions needed. Throughout the […]
Arne Slot agrees with the increasingly widespread view that Dominik Szoboszlai could become Liverpool captain, but he says there is still an important “next step” for the midfielder to take. At the age of 25, Szoboszlai has risen, often on his own, as a shining light in Liverpool’s struggling team. He stood above the others […]
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot welcomed Mo Salah’s all-round contribution to their 3-0 win over Brighton which secured progression to the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Egypt international produced a sumptuously cushioned volley to support Dominik Szoboszlai’s powerful strike for their second match before winning and scoring the penalty, ensuring there was no […]
Arne Slot expressed his frustration at Liverpool’s tight schedule after admitting his players lacked energy during a dramatic 3-2 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth. Cherries winger Amine Adli scored a winner with virtually the final kick of an enthralling match that sparked wild celebrations at the Vitality Stadium. The Reds, who won 3-0 in the […]
Arne Slot has said he believes man-management is “by far” the most important aspect of his job, so the omission of Mo Salah left him feeling “worried”. Fortunately, Salah and Slot reached a truce over the Egyptian’s comments in December that he had been ‘thrown under a bus’. After starting three consecutive games on the […]
Arne Slot has reiterated that he does not consider Harvey Elliott a Liverpool player, despite loan club Aston Villa making it clear they will not sign him either. Villa head coach Unai Emery has discussed his desire to find a solution for Elliott, who he does not intend to use due to a looming buy […]
Liverpool may be unbeaten in nine games, but closing defensive gaps comes at the expense of their attacking identity. When Slot arrived in 2024, he said he would try to “find the balance between trying to create chaos at certain times and trying to keep possession of the ball a little longer at other times.” […]
Liverpool’s set-piece problems were highlighted again in the 2-1 win at home to Wolves, but Arne Slot has responded in a measured manner. The Reds now sit fourth in the Premier League and are unbeaten in seven games, following the hard-earned three points at Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool took a 2-0 lead but let in […]
There is a mysterious, nameless entity involved in the Mohamed Salah saga. A story that threatens to degenerate into Liverpool’s rudest civil war. “Someone doesn’t want me at the club,” Salah said as part of the post-match comments that turned an already turbulent moment at the club into a full-blown storm. “It seems like the […]
Curtis Jones is the latest player to insist that Arne Slot has the backing of the Liverpool squad, with the midfielder describing his head coach as ‘hungry as ever’. Liverpool have recorded five wins from their last 16 games in all competitions, a stark contrast to their formidable form in the relevant period last season. […]