Topic: Arne Slot confirmed

[BusstaBuss]

Looking forward to watching slot ball tonight!! Hoping to see a bit more control of the game and interested to see passing styles and how the press goes. Jurgens time was the best times I have lived, but I'm excited about what the future holds, he's came across well so far and the players seem invested. 

[wemmick]

This is perhaps the only concerning part of the interview, I'd have thought it's common sense to analyze training videos and pass on to the players what they are doing wrong or need to improve in this day and age. If we weren't doing that when Lijnders was overseeing training, then that's a bit poor.

I would imagine it's probably more the emphasis. Klopp may not have been concerned with things like body positioning and structure in possession when they watched the tapes back. I think it's possible that Slot may just be a better coach for midfielders.

[afc tukrish]

There is no right or wrong way of playing the game. Each coach has a different way of playing. Some styles of play will suit some players more than others that is perfectly natural.

Along these lines, it doesn't necessarily follow that Slot thought we were too "chaotic" under Jurgen. He might just see possessing the ball in certain parts of the pitch, at certain times, as being his preferred method of attack, without reference to how we played before he took over.

[Redmoon18]

Extremely curious and excited about this game. First game under slot won’t give us all the answers we seek and lot of senior players missing but I hope we will be able to see some entertaining movements.

More control on the ball and more possession phases I think. Come on reds

[Angelius]

The proof will obviously be in the pudding but I don't think the playing style will be that different in terms of the pace of our game and our attacking intent.

The main thing, in my opinion, that will be different is our attacking build up phase. In Klopp, I think it's fair to say that the midfield's role was not to be the fulcrum of creativity. The roles seemed to be divided between runners providing options when the front three had the ball or ball carriers that broke through defense lines (Gini, in particular, was fantastic at this). Klopp's 6 was much more critical on the defensive side of the game rather than the offensive side.

I think with Slot's setup, we will see some major and minor differences. I think the ball carrier aspect will still be there but these midfielders will also have a lot more responsibility on the creation front. The 6, in particular, might have a lot more responsibility to connect between the defense and the two 8s. And it'll be short, sharp interplay that will unlock attacking opportunities. I am curious to see what role our fullbacks play in this. From the training clips, it seems more about being runners in the inside or outside channels providing interplay options with either the forwards or midfield. I think this suits Bradley to a T. Even Robbo is well suited to this but he has a lot of miles in his legs. Less sure about Tsmikas. And I am most curious about Trent because that's not how he has been utilized in this Liverpool team for a while now.

[Cafe De Paris]

It would be good to see us have more control in the midfield if that is the playing style we’re going with. I was always told watching the old Lfc teams that you control the midfield then you control the match.

[Eeyore]

Along these lines, it doesn't necessarily follow that Slot thought we were too "chaotic" under Jurgen. He might just see possessing the ball in certain parts of the pitch, at certain times, as being his preferred method of attack, without reference to how we played before he took over.

I think Klopp 2.0 was progressing towards more control and less chaos anyway. The likes of Macca and Elliott are pretty much the antithesis of the athleticism of Fabinho, Gini and Henderson when they were in their pomp. We have been progressing to having more creative 8's for a while.

[B0151?]

Who knows whether it will translate into performances which is the only thing that matters. But I'm delighted with what Curtis was saying
 He could hardly have been more positive. And I'm sure like everyone he loved Klopp.

We can't get away from the truth that we did have a largely functional midfield behind our best moments under Klopp. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. I do believe that we were transforming into something else with the Mac and Szobo signings, but it's great that Slot is perfectly positioned to get the best out of players like them and maybe we'll see a new side to Jones as well.

[Boaty McBoatface]

So we've been watching Curtis playing in a hurry the last few years? Can't wait to see him holding on to the ball for longer now...

[DiggerJohn]

I think Klopp 2.0 was progressing towards more control and less chaos anyway. The likes of Macca and Elliott are pretty much the antithesis of the athleticism of Fabinho, Gini and Henderson when they were in their pomp. We have been progressing to having more creative 8's for a while.

I wonder if that was Pep Lijnders influence. Also replacing Firmino the false 9 with Nunez a more conventional no9. Inverting Trent was definitely Pep's influence. Thiago replacing Gini was also progressing away from the older blue print

[Sheer Magnetism]

I hate to break it to you but I am not really a donkey either. This place eh

I always thought you were a stuffed animal 🤔

[GreatEx]

This is as unenthused as I've ever been about a season and I would probably feel the same even if the great man Klopp were still here. I also think Slot could do quite well if given time so it isn't that either.

It's more to do with the fact that the English League is a crock of shit with bent/incompetent refs, garbage use of VAR, and rampant cheating from the usual suspects, plus, quite frankly, most games are boring to watch. The two top sides, Arsenal and the cheats, are pretty dull to watch, if we're being honest. I'm utterly fed up with it and will be watching fewer games and highlights overall than ever before this season, although I will try to catch some of our games, of course.

Same. I have a natural lull after each season, but this time around definitely feels different. Last summer I listened to TAW weekly, especially the gutter shows. This summer I started a couple of episodes, then quit after 5-10 minutes when I realised I hadn't taken in a word. I don't care whether we sign anyone, nor if anyone leaves. Don't care what anyone thinks of Slot, nor can I be arsed reminiscing about Klopp. No doubt I'll perk up a little when the season starts, but there's been a definite shift in my attitude.

[DangerScouse]

https://youtu.be/1Vqu1cmKCtk?si=Ph3-AUHyIAmzf1at

Post match reaction.

[Draex]

“During the season you will see us play with a real striker, but at this moment we have no one available,” he explained.

“Then with Dom and Harvey we’ve got two No. 10s, so we put them in the position they will play during the season as well.

“That was one of the reasons why we played with a double 10 instead of with a striker.

“That is maybe out of necessity, but for the rest, the style of play, with trying to build out from the back, that is our style.

“Not concede constant counter attacks…”

“To control the game, to not concede constant counter-attacks, that will hopefully be our style during the season.

“There were also, of course, many things we can improve, but that’s normal after two weeks.”

[Fromola]

“During the season you will see us play with a real striker, but at this moment we have no one available,” he explained.

“Then with Dom and Harvey we’ve got two No. 10s, so we put them in the position they will play during the season as well.

“That was one of the reasons why we played with a double 10 instead of with a striker.

“That is maybe out of necessity, but for the rest, the style of play, with trying to build out from the back, that is our style.

“Not concede constant counter attacks…”

“To control the game, to not concede constant counter-attacks, that will hopefully be our style during the season.

“There were also, of course, many things we can improve, but that’s normal after two weeks.”

Yeah, if he's sat watching videos from last season then the easiest win is to tighten up. We've been far too open in recent seasons.

It's a lot easier when you only need one goal to win a game and you're not going behind all the time.

[JP!]

I know it's only preseason, but I like the fact he's gone 'OK, I've got no strikers, I'll try something else tactically'.

[Fromola]

I know it's only preseason, but I like the fact he's gone 'OK, I've got no strikers, I'll try something else tactically'.

Yeah, although maybe he could have given Danns the America tour before deciding on a loan.

[JP!]

Yeah, although maybe he could have given Danns the America tour before deciding on a loan.

Yeah, I was a bit surprised. Can only assume the plan has always been to loan him out and we thought it was better to have him integrate ASAP (plus isn't he carrying an injury?)

[Lisan Al Gaib]

Yeah, although maybe he could have given Danns the America tour before deciding on a loan.

Hard to take him to America when he's injured

[Fromola]

Hard to take him to America when he's injured

He might be, the line from Pearce was he missed Preston as a precaution.

[Draex]

Yeah, I was a bit surprised. Can only assume the plan has always been to loan him out and we thought it was better to have him integrate ASAP (plus isn't he carrying an injury?)

He’s been injured

[JackWard33]

Last night puts an end to the weird ‘Salah is going to be a 9’ chat

[redbyrdz]

Last night puts an end to the weird ‘Salah is going to be a 9’ chat

And Slot's "we had no real strikers available" with Salah playing.

[Asam]

Last night puts an end to the weird ‘Salah is going to be a 9’ chat

Not if you're Peter 

[Carra-ton]

One thing I don't understand is how the likes of Grealish are back with City in USA while Gomez and Trent are not back with us. I believe Grealish was with the England squad, if someone can confirm.

[tubby]

One thing I don't understand is how the likes of Grealish are back with City in USA while Gomez and Trent are not back with us. I believe Grealish was with the England squad, if someone can confirm.

He wasn't picked for England.

[fallenhd]

This is probably the most telling about how we plan to setup. Looks like 4-2-3-1 confirmed. Will def give more control in MF and MAC will excel in the DLP role, ala Brighton. But we def need a new 6 also.

“Then with Dom and Harvey we’ve got two No. 10s, so we put them in the position they will play during the season as well.

[Boaty McBoatface]

One thing I don't understand is how the likes of Grealish are back with City in USA while Gomez and Trent are not back with us. I believe Grealish was with the England squad, if someone can confirm.

I can confirm that he wasn't.

[DiggerJohn]

I can confirm that he wasn't.

I can second that 🫡

[Agent99]

One thing I don't understand is how the likes of Grealish are back with City in USA while Gomez and Trent are not back with us. I believe Grealish was with the England squad, if someone can confirm.

His balloon supplier can confirm he wasn't there.

[Tobelius]

He wasn't picked for England.

Good good,he can now concentate fully on his promising mayo mannequin career.

[BeingJohnMarkovic]

I can second that 🫡

Thirded.