Liverpool plays like Man City
The Reds followed their 2-0 victory over Ipswich in the opening round by overcoming Brentford with the same score in round 2. This was also Arne Slot's first home win in the Premier League.
Sky Sports analyst Jamie Carragher likened Liverpool's calm performance, in contrast to the hard-working style under Klopp, to that of Man City.
" Liverpool 's performance was almost the same as Man City's as the game seemed over with the second goal. Arne Slot's Liverpool wouldn't be as exciting as Jurgen Klopp's - that's impossible.
But they have the ability to be as successful, if not more successful, than last season. If Liverpool wins as many matches 2-0 as they did comfortably against Brentford, they will be in a great position,” said Jamie Carragher.
Carragher emphasized that the first two wins are what Arne Slot really needs, as he continues Klopp's glorious era. “There will certainly be many questions if Liverpool doesn't get off to a good start. The questions will be for the players, who got everything under Kloop.
But the problem has been solved, these players are integrating, listening to the new coach, and applying his methods. So it really helps that Arne Slot has a good start. But the first big match of his tenure will take place next week against Man United."
Illustrating Liverpool's changed approach under Slot compared to his predecessor, Sky Sports emphasized the focus of the team's play on ball control. They are patient with their play, the passing and movement is continuous.
Their number of passes said it all in the match against Brentford. As well as controlling the ball 63% of the time, Liverpool completed 92% of their passes - their highest success rate in a Premier League match since Opta began keeping records this season. 2003-2004.
Alexis Mac Allister admitted the players will need time to adapt. But the new era has arrived, and the signs that Slot 's approach is working are clear.
Liverpool needs to find a new Salah
Liverpool has not yet bought any notable players in this summer's transfer window, unlike Man City, Man United or Liverpool.
Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has warned the club against panic-buying players in the final days of the transfer window and urged them to focus on targeting rising stars as they did with Salah.
He said: "You look at Mohamed Salah's first contract. I don't think, at the time, anyone expected him to become the star he is now. That must be the goal of the sentence." Current club: find the next Mohamed Salah, to be able to light up Anfield."
According to Jamie Redknapp, it will be a lot of pressure but Liverpool transfer experts like Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes.
Carragher emphasized that everything with Liverpool is still very good. They don't necessarily need to rush into the transfer market and waste money. According to this expert, in addition to the long-term goal of finding a replacement for Salah, the team should also add a defensive player who can play center back and left back like Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol or Riccardo Calafiori.
