February 23rd 2025.
In his first season as manager of Liverpool, Arne Slot is on track to win the title, according to former player Jamie Carragher. However, Carragher believes that Slot has already identified four or five players in the squad that he does not rate and will likely look to replace at the end of the season. This comes after a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, which has left Liverpool 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, following Arsenal's slip-up against West Ham United.
Slot took on the daunting task of replacing Jurgen Klopp last summer and has signed only one player, Federico Chiesa, for a modest fee of £10 million. Chiesa has played a bit-part role, starting in only three matches this season. However, Liverpool's focus off the field will now turn to securing new contracts for key players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, who are all entering the final six months of their current deals.
Carragher, who is a club legend at Liverpool, believes that Slot has a clear vision for the team and has already identified the players he wants to get rid of this summer. He also believes that three new additions are needed for the first team, including a left back, a centre forward, and an attacking midfielder.
Despite their recent draws against Everton and Aston Villa, Liverpool remain firmly in control at the top of the table. Slot acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead, especially with Arsenal having a game in hand, but he remains focused on the team's hard work and determination to maintain their position. He also highlighted the importance of adapting to different challenges, as seen in their recent match against Wolves.
Overall, Carragher and Slot both feel optimistic about the future of Liverpool, with the club having the financial resources to make necessary improvements to the team. And while fans may be getting excited about their team's success, Slot remains level-headed and focused on the hard work that has gotten them to where they are now.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
