According to the BBC, Liverpool manager Arne Slot received a warm welcome from the fans at Anfield. Liverpool played their first home game of the season against Brentford. This was also the first Premier League home game for Arne Slot as the Reds’ manager. Liverpool managed to win the game by a 2-0 score line, with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on the scoresheet. Moreover, Liverpool completed 92% of their passes in the match. This was their best passing accuracy in a Premier League game on record since 2003–04. Liverpool also managed 50 touches in the opposition box against Ipswich Town. This is the most in a manager’s first-ever game in charge in the Premier League since Opta started recording the data in 2008–09.
Arne Slot took over Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager this season. However, the Dutch manager is already loved by the players and the fans. Succeeding Jurgen Klopp is a monumental task for any manager after the impact of the German manager on the Premier League club. However, Liverpool are doing pretty well in their new era. Slot has brought a breath of fresh air and excitement to the fans. However, Liverpool fans will still need to wait for the ‘fist bumps’ to return at Anfield.
High expectations from the new Liverpool manager
Liverpool will be competing for several trophies this season, including the Champions League. The Reds lost to Atlanta in the Europa League last season, and finished in third place in the Premier League. It seems clear to Arne Slot that Anfield is still waiting for another Premier League trophy. The expectations from the Dutch manager are the same as those of any manager of a top club. Liverpool will need to find their rhythm quickly and maintain it throughout the season to compete for silverware.
The Reds will be facing their first big challenge of the season next week against their rivals Manchester United. The Red Devils are currently in poor form after losing to Brighton and winning against Fulham both due to a late goal. Last season, Manchester United managed to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals in a seven goal thriller. Liverpool will be looking to take their revenge and maintain their winning momentum in the league. This match will be a clash between two Dutch managers with a similar approach and possession based tactics. Old Trafford can prove to be a scary place for Liverpool without proper preparation.
Liverpool attack on fire despite no transfer business yet
Liverpool have six points in the Premier League with four goals and have yet to concede. Moreover, Mohammed Salah has two goals and one assist, while Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz each have one goal and one assist. Liverpool also have the likes of Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez on the bench. This Liverpool squad is very good despite signing no players in this transfer window. However, fans are still concerned about the Reds transfer business as this team fell short of the Premier League title last season.
Liverpool will try to reduce injury problems in the squad this season. The Reds have decent squad depth which was evident during the pre-season. However, Liverpool had the perfect start to the post-Klopp era at Anfield. Liverpool’s owner was present at Anfield for Arne Slot’s big moment against Brentford. Moreover, the fans brought scarves with the former Feyenoord coach’s name on them. Arne Slot admits this support cannot be taken for granted and the squad will have to work hard. The fans and the player will have to work extra hard next week for Liverpool’s big game. However, as of now, we are watching one of the best and most entertaining teams in the Premier League.
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