If preseason was a Marvel movie, Liverpool under Slot would be Avengers: Infinity Goals—thrilling, packed with fireworks, but with a villain lurking in the shadows: the defense. After a summer splurge that brought in Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, the Reds look sharper in attack than a sushi chef’s knife. They’ve scored 20 goals in six friendlies. But here’s the catch—they’ve also been as leak-proof as a colander in a rainstorm.
Slot sees a shift in Liverpool’s style
Slot’s early verdict is almost poetic: last season, they kept things tight and eked out one-goal wins thanks to clean sheets. This season, Liverpool are creating chances galore, but every time the opposition attacks, there’s that “oh no” feeling—like watching your phone tumble toward concrete in slow motion.
Arne knows the defensive fix is urgent
Against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, Liverpool drew 2-2 before losing on penalties. Palace didn’t pepper the goal with shots—but when they did, it counted. Slot’s assessment? The Reds don’t give away many chances, but the ones they do give away are like golden tickets for the opposition. And while goals won games, goals conceded lost titles.
Slot is confident Liverpool can adapt
The Dutchman isn’t panicking—yet. He believes the squad just needs time to gel, both offensively and defensively. Think of it like moving into a new apartment: sure, the couch fits, but until you figure out where the Wi-Fi router works best, you’re going to trip over cables.
Liverpool open their title defense against Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday. The attack is purring, the fans are buzzing, and Slot just wants the defense to remember it’s okay to be boring sometimes. After all, you don’t need to win every game 5-4—just enough to lift the trophy again.
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