Liverpool is in fresh form after the arrival of their new manager Arne Slot. The Dutch boss has guided his team to impressive feats this season. Slot has set both personal and club records ever since he arrived at the Anfield Stadium.
The Reds are dominating almost every league they are contending in. They currently lead the Premier League table with 38 points.
Liverpool are also the only team to not lose a game in the Champions League this season. They sit comfortably on top of the table, and they will easily qualify as the top 8. Arne Slot has become the only manager to win six consecutive matches in the Champions League with an English club.
Slot became the head coach of Liverpool at the start of the 2024-2024 season. He came to London after having an impressive record with his previous club Feyenoord. Arne had some big shoes to fill as Jurgen Klopp left a legacy at Liverpool.
The Dutch boss has helped the team in winning 19 of their 23 games across all competitions. They have lost just once this season and ended most of their matches victorious. The Reds have the most chances of winning the Premier League this season as per OneFootball.
One thing that Slot need to ensure is that his team is consistent. There are many teams like Chelsea and Arsenal who are en route to dethroning Liverpool from their top spots. The Reds just need to continue their winning ways to fill their trophy cabinet this campaign.
Arne Slot reflects the ideas of many successful coaches (Author’s opinion)
The new manager has led Liverpool to many victories this season. While speaking in early reports after his arrival in London Slot said that he is much inspired by Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. It is clear that the Dutch boss has taken inspiration from these legendary coaches seeing Liverpool’s form.
Arne Slot has set a new format of playing within the Liverpool squad. The team has adopted the idea of playing on the opposition press. This type of laying requires the defenders particularly the center back to hold on to the ball for a long before releasing a pass.
There are many players in Liverpool’s defensive setup who are confident with the ball. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahim Konate are two players who have been seamless on the ball. These defenders are comfortable on taking up challenges when the opposition presses on them.
This is a risky style of play but just as effective for the team. Arne Slot has taken inspiration from former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi who has a similar style of play. This change of playing style has affected the team on a positive note.
Liverpool does follow a 4-2-4 formation which is highly effective in defensive press. This format makes the no.10 of the team join the front line. The opposition mostly risks possession in the attacking half and Liverpool takes the advantage by winning the ball back.
Liverpool boss is suspended ahead of the EFL Cup clash
Arne Slot will not be on the touchline for the Reds in an important EFL Cup match. Liverpool are set to face to face Southampton in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. The manager is on suspension due to an incident in Liverpool’s last match.
Slot was shown a second yellow card in the Reds’ last match ended in a draw against Fulham. This match ended in a 2-2 draw which led Liverpool to drop two important points. Arne was not very happy with the decisions made by the referee in this match.
Southampton has their own set of problems as their manager Russel Martin has been recently sacked. The team has struggled this season as they are at the bottom of the Premier League table. Liverpool are expected to come out victorious in this Carabao Cup clash.
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