SLOT’S FIRST SEASON A SUCCESS, BUT LESSONS TO BE LEARNED

SLOT’S FIRST SEASON A SUCCESS, BUT LESSONS TO BE LEARNED

Arne Slot’s first year in charge of Liverpool has been nothing short of remarkable. With the Reds on the brink of claiming the Premier League title in his debut season, there’s no doubt his impact has been hugely positive. However, that doesn’t mean he has got everything right.

While some rival fans and media narratives may try to downplay his achievements, Slot’s success cannot be overstated. Given the uncertainty surrounding Liverpool when he arrived, guiding the club to the top of English football is an incredible feat. Yet, recent disappointments in the Champions League and Carabao Cup have left a lingering sense of what might have been.

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VAN DIJK UNSURE ABOUT LIVERPOOL FUTURE

VAN DIJK UNSURE ABOUT LIVERPOOL FUTURE

Virgil van Dijk remains uncertain about his future at Liverpool as his contract nears its end. The 33-year-old centre-back, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, sees his deal expire in June, but despite ongoing discussions, there has been no progress on securing an extension.

VAN DIJK UNSURE ABOUT LIVERPOOL FUTURE

Speaking after Liverpool’s Champions League exit to Paris St-Germain on penalties, Van Dijk admitted, “I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely.” He went on to clarify that there is no clear direction yet. “At the moment I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face. Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it.”

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ISAK TO LIVERPOOL?

ISAK TO LIVERPOOL?

Jamie Carragher has cast doubt over whether Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak would choose Arsenal this summer, despite growing speculation linking the Swedish forward with a move to the Emirates Stadium. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a prolific season, scoring 19 goals in all competitions, and is being talked up as a potential £150 million signing.

ISAK TO LIVERPOOL?

Carragher, however, believes that Liverpool could be a more attractive destination for Isak. Speaking on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, he questioned the assumption that Arsenal is the clear frontrunner for the striker’s signature. He pointed out that Liverpool, who could still win the Premier League this season, are also in need of a top center forward. He argued that, given a choice, Isak might prefer a move to the champions rather than a club still building towards title contention.

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CARRAGHER SUGGESTS GIBBS-WHITE UPGRADE

CARRAGHER SUGGESTS GIBBS-WHITE UPGRADE

Jamie Carragher has once again questioned Dominik Szoboszlai’s impact at Liverpool, this time suggesting Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White could be an upgrade on the Hungarian midfielder. Despite Szoboszlai playing a key role in Arne Slot’s side this season, Carragher has been vocal about his belief that the 24-year-old needs to contribute more goals.

CARRAGHER SUGGESTS GIBBS-WHITE UPGRADE

Last week, the former Reds defender floated West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá as a potential replacement. Now, he has added Gibbs-White to the conversation, insisting the Nottingham Forest playmaker has the qualities to thrive at a top club. Speaking on The Overlap US: It’s Called Soccer podcast, Carragher expressed his admiration for the England international, believing he could compete with or even surpass Szoboszlai in Liverpool’s system.

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ARTETA ADMITS ARSENAL NEED TO BE NEARLY PERFECT

ARTETA ADMITS ARSENAL NEED TO BE NEARLY PERFECT

Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that Arsenal will need to be near perfect to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool, but he believes momentum is building after a difficult spell. Arsenal, who finished runners-up to Manchester City in the last two seasons, have seen Liverpool surge eight points clear at the top of the table.

ARTETA ADMITS ARSENAL NEED TO BE NEARLY PERFECT

Arteta’s side heads into Saturday’s match against West Ham buoyed by a 5-1 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League and a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest last weekend. The win over Forest ended a four-match winless streak in the league and gave Arsenal hope of climbing back into the title race. A victory at the London Stadium on Saturday would lift the Gunners into second place, ahead of Sunday’s key clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.

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Klopp thinks positivity helps on big occasions

Jurgen Klopp reckons that Liverpool – Manchester United is the kind of match for which no hype is necessary because the match already carries a lot of importance. Technically it’s just another Premiership match for the two teams, but if anyone from the two camps says that they don’t have that little bit of extra excitement about this game in comparison to other Premiership games, then that will be lying, because this match matters a LOT for people from both camps.

According to Klopp, while it’s a huge match, Liverpool won’t be doing anything different to what they have been doing in the Premiership so far – the process needs to remain the same. But the mindset has to be positive. Because when you put in your efforts thinking positively, more often than not you end up fetching the positive results.

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