October 24th 2024.
Graeme Souness, a legendary figure at Liverpool, has recently shared his thoughts on the team's new manager, Arne Slot. Despite the Dutchman's impressive start at Anfield, Souness still has some doubts about his abilities. Slot was handed a challenging task at the beginning of the season, taking over from the highly successful Jurgen Klopp. However, he has managed to lead the team to the top of the Premier League and maintain a perfect record in the Champions League.
In their recent midweek match against RB Leipzig, Liverpool secured a 1-0 win, making them the first team in the club's history to win their first six away games in a season. They have also won 11 out of their first 12 matches in all competitions. Despite these achievements, Souness believes that Manchester City and Arsenal are still superior teams. He stated, "When Arne Slot first took over, I couldn't see any difference in the way Liverpool were playing. Now I think they seem to drop off a bit more and they might be a bit more patient in the build-up. But have they convinced me yet? No."
Souness went on to explain that Slot's true test will come when the team starts to face some losses. He believes that the manager's approach may change when they encounter a difficult period. Slot has made some noticeable changes from Klopp's attacking style, opting for a more central midfield and a slower, more controlled approach. While this has worked well for them so far, Souness warns that if they hit a rough patch, the team's fans may not be as accepting of the change in style.
The former Scottish midfielder also pointed out that in their recent match against Chelsea, Liverpool played a more conservative game, which is not their typical "Rock and Roll" style. He believes that as long as they are winning, the fans will support their new approach. However, if they start to lose, there may be criticism about the team's departure from the traditional Liverpool way of playing. Souness concluded, "When you look back through the history of Liverpool, the fans want to see their team on the front foot." It remains to be seen how Slot will handle the pressure when faced with a difficult period, but for now, he has the full support of his players and the club's fans.
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