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Arne Slot joked his Liverpool players had joined predecessor Jurgen Klopp in “hating” 12.30pm kick-offs – as he highlighted the moment he believes encapsulates what he’s trying to achieve with his new club. Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah ensured the Reds a 2-0 win at promoted Ipswich Town in their Premier League opener on Saturday. Former Liverpool boss Klopp had been a long-time critic of lunchtime kick-offs with many noting the coincidence of the Reds being handed one such fixture for Slot’s first competitive game in charge. And after watching his team labour throughout the opening 45…
Liverpool supporters were able to see their latest signing patrolling the pitch impressively in the defensive midfield role at Portman Road. This time last week, though, nobody would have expected that to be Ryan Gravenberch. After Martin Zubimendi changed his mind over a move to Anfield, Arne Slot was back to square one in his hunt for reinforcement in what has become a problem transfer in recent years. And with Wataru Endo having dropped down the number six pecking order since the Dutchman took over as head coach, Gravenberch – who had started two friendlies in the position – edged…
It was the kind of composed performance that you would expect from a team that boasted enough quality to play twice in one day, with two completely different starting XIs, last weekend. But Liverpool made overcoming the challenge posed by Ipswich Town look much easier than it really was. In the first half at Portman Road, there was a little cause for consternation. Nevertheless, Arne Slot kept his cool. He threatened to look angry when Wes Burns was fortunate not to pick up a second yellow card but even that didn’t muster much more than your ordinary moan to the…
Arne Slot gets his first taste of the Premier League this afternoon as Liverpool take on newly-promoted Ipswich Town. The new Reds boss has a fully-fit squad to choose from, as confirmed by the manager during his press conference on Friday. The only problem it’s the exact same group as last season. Liverpool begin new campaign without a single major addition to the squad with Martin Zubimendi rejecting interest from Anfield to stay with Real Sociedad. At this stage, it is unlikely the club will try to sign an alternative midfielder, leaving Slot with the squad he inherited from Jurgen…
Liverpool have keeping tabs on a midfielder for the last few months who could follow in Erling Haaland’s footsteps in the future. Liverpool’s scouts are always looking at the next big thing to bring to Anfield. The club are renowned for not only scouting the best young prospects in the United Kingdom but also for keeping tabs on the brightest prospects in world football from a young age. That won’t change even under this new regime, with Arne Slot at the helm and Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes working behind the scenes. Liverpool will be keeping an eye and looking…
Things were always going to change at Liverpool once Arne Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp. They had to. Life is likely to be difficult enough for the Dutchman being the first in the door after the German departed, so it’s important that he’s allowed to put his own stamp on the club. Slot will be judged on results as well as by how well his team perform. The compulsory decision that Arne Slot has made at Liverpool Reds fans have grown up on a certain style at Anfield and whilst any new managerial incumbents will almost certainly be given…
Arne Slot has big shoes to fill as Liverpool manager – and Jurgen Klopp won’t envy his successor’s first Premier League game on Saturday. Liverpool are set to get their season underway against Ipswich Town at Portman Road in a landmark moment for both clubs. The Reds are embarking on the new Slot era, while it will be Ipswich’s first top-flight game since 2002. Having taken charge of Liverpool in October 2015 before stepping down at the end of last term, Klopp will undoubtedly be watching on from afar, but will also be glad not to be dealing with a…
Liverpool appears to have dodged a bullet with Leny Yoro this summer after the Frenchman was ruled out for three months with an injury. The 18-year-old became a potential target for the Reds in the transfer window but the club opted not to pursue a deal after it became apparent he preferred Real Madrid. In the end, however, he ended up moving to arch rivals Manchester United in a deal worth up to $76million (£58.9m/€69.1m). Having become one of Europe’s brightest prospects during a remarkable 2023-24 campaign, the teenager looked like a real coup for the Red Devils, having earned…
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes the Reds secured the best signing of the summer, despite sporting director Richard Hughes being yet to get his first transfer over the line. Rather than a player, though, Owen believes that Liverpool bringing in Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp could be a masterstroke. While we are yet to see the new head coach oversee a competitive game, the pundit has been very impressed with the early signs, with four wins and a draw coming during the summer. “Arne Slot has shown some great signs in pre-season because that game against Manchester United…
Jamie Carragher has been speaking on some of the intense interest that Steven Gerrard attracted during his time at Liverpool, especially in the early to mid 2000s where he was widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world. Although Liverpool will always be a revered club, the Reds were not consistently competing for the Premier League title during this time period and were certainly not at the top of the football pyramid like they are now. This made Gerrard a prime target for elite clubs seeking to strengthen their squads with his leadership and talents. In 2004-2005,…