Richards tells Slot to fix Liverpool issue as it could become a bigger concern.

Former football player Micah Richards recently shared his thoughts on the challenges that new Liverpool manager Arne Slot will face. According to Richards, one of the biggest tasks for Slot will be securing the futures of key players Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk.

All three players were crucial to the team's success under former manager Jurgen Klopp, but are now in the final year of their contracts. There have been rumors of them potentially leaving the club, with Salah and Van Dijk being linked to moves to the Saudi Pro League and Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid.

Richards believes that it should be a major concern for Slot to keep these players at the club. He expressed his worries on The Rest is Football podcast, saying, "Trent Alexander-Arnold, top player. Van Dijk, Mo Salah, they've only got one year left on their deal. That would be concerning for me."

He also acknowledged Slot's recent comments about keeping the players for this season being like a new signing, but emphasized that securing their long-term futures should be the priority.

The trio's performances under Slot will play a significant role in their contract negotiations, and they all started in his first game in charge, a 2-0 win against Ipswich Town where Salah scored the second goal.

It is worth noting that Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold were given the roles of club captain and vice-captain, respectively, by Klopp last summer. The team is set to face Brentford at home on Sunday, with the two defenders expected to lead the team.

Speaking about how players adjust to a new manager's style, Richards shared his own experience, saying, "Some players like an arm around them, some players love that tough love." He also mentioned the importance of players buying into the new manager's ideas and tactics.

Ultimately, Richards believes that Slot's biggest challenge will be earning the players' trust and proving himself as a capable manager. "That's the thing you're thinking as a player straight away, and I'm not talking about Arne Slot, I'm talking about managers in general," he said.

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