Arne Slot has defensive issues to fix but should retain their title having spent big on ‘the new Kevin De Bruyne’, among others
It looked like the impossible job. Arne Slot made it look ludicrously easy, though, with the Dutchman leading Liverpool to Premier League glory in his very first season in charge after replacing Kop icon Jurgen Klopp as manager.
Slot’s success was made all the more remarkable by the fact that he was given only one new signing to work with in Federico Chiesa – and even then, the injury-prone Italian barely played. So, what might the former Feyenoord boss achieve with a potentially deeper pool of talent at his disposal this season? Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have been busier than ever before this summer, turning a title-winning team into what looks like an even more formidable force.
Liverpool may have been beaten on penalties by Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Community Shield clash at Wembley but the meaningful action is now about to begin and England’s most successful side looks well-placed to add more titles to their list of honours over the next 10 months. Below, GOAL breaks down exactly what to expect from Slot’s revitalised Reds this season…