Fans saw a more measured approach and less manic energy from Klopp’s successor Arne Slot in Liverpool's 4-1 friendly win against Sevilla
Fans saw a more measured approach and less manic energy from Klopp’s successor in a 4-1 friendly win against Sevilla
Maybe it was the sight of supporters applying sun cream while basking in temperatures more familiar to Sevilla than Merseyside, but more likely it was the calmness that radiated from the home technical area to the home team. The adaptation to the Arne Slot era is under way. Liverpool were less intense but more measured in possession compared to the previous regime. What they lose in intensity, Slot believes, they will gain in control. There remained a ferocity and potency to Liverpool’s play in the final third, however, as demonstrated by four goals of the highest quality.
“I think you can see we focus a lot on the build up, a lot more responsibility for our centre-backs with and without the ball,” said Virgil van Dijk, who was also making his first appearance under the Dutch coach following a three-week holiday after Euro 2024. “We tried to play short but when they go man v man then you have to think about overplaying that first and second line, and then sprint and get the second ball. We have to find the right balance in that sense but you can clearly see the patterns that we tried to create and the build up. So far, so good and we have to keep doing it.”
That apart, Liverpool’s one-touch football and interplay made for a hugely encouraging Anfield bow. It was followed later in the day by a behind-closed-doors friendly against Las Palmas. Núñez, Curtis Jones, Wataru Endo, Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson, Harvey Elliott and Conor Bradley all started the second game.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Liverpool prepare to make noise in transfer market after silent start for Arne SlotA new defensive midfielder is needed by the only Premier League yet to make a signing this summer
Read more »
Arne Slot told to complete transfer for player Jurgen Klopp wanted at LiverpoolNew Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is yet to splash the case in this summer's transfer window but has been urged by a club legend to stage a coup for one of the league's best wingers
Read more »
Liverpool and Arne Slot facing some big questions on pre-season tourFriendlies in US set to afford a first look at style that attracted club’s new football hierarchy to Klopp successor
Read more »
Caoimhin Kelleher reveals targets as new Liverpool boss Slot rings in changesIreland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made 26 first-team appearances for Liverpool last season.
Read more »
Ireland star scores screamer against Liverpool - but there are no fans to see itRobbie Brady’s first-half goal has earned Preston a 1-0 win over Liverpool in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly.
Read more »
Liverpool close to first summer transfer as target 'identified'Arne Slot's arrival at Liverpool was confirmed in plenty of time for the Reds to make summer signings, but they're still waiting to do so just days before the season starts
Read more »