In the recent victory over Brentford, Liverpool showed their strength with an even squad. Subjects such as Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa played a decisive role in bringing 3 points to The Kop. The combination of Nunez and Elliott created an important goal.
Federico Chiesa, Liverpool's only summer signing, is gradually testing his worth. Although playing time is limited, every time he has the ball, the Italian star creates danger to help the team maintain an overwhelming position in the game.
Arne Slot has cleverly taken advantage of the depth of the squad, rotating players effectively even without key players such as Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate and Trent Alexander-Arnold. This shows that the "Red Brigade" does not only rely on big stars, they have a collective strength that is built to last.
Arne Slot is known for his ability to "cut off noise" from public opinion, which was clearly shown after the match in which Alexander-Arnold was criticized for his poor form. Instead of blaming the players, the 46-year-old coach stood up to protect his students, creating conditions for them to regain their form.
Similarly, the 46-year-old coach also expressed confidence in Darwin Nunez when the striker was under pressure to leave. Slot realized that the value of the Uruguayan striker lies not only in his ability to score but also in his dedication and competitive readiness.
Harvey Elliott has not had many regular appearances but still received support from Arne Slot. The Dutch strategist understands that developing players from the training center is always a sustainable way, much more than constantly recruiting expensive stars.
Liverpool are affirming that their current success is not only due to their performance on the pitch, it also comes from smart financial strategy. Although not spending as much as competitors, The Kop still maintains stability and efficiency in each transfer period.
Chiesa is the only summer signing, a testament to the "invest at the right time" philosophy pursued by Liverpool's board. Instead of rushing to chase pressure from fans or experts, The Kop are waiting for truly suitable opportunities to strengthen the squad.
Slot was also not afraid to experiment and gave opportunities to young players like Conor Bradley. He also took advantage of the ability of underrated players like Kostas Tsimikas. This not only helps the Liverpool squad maintain competition but also creates the necessary depth for the school race.
Under Arne Slot, the "Red Brigade" has shown remarkable progress, not only in the way they operate the game but also in the ability to control pressure from the outside. The compliments from Brentford captain Thomas Frank, who called Liverpool "the best team in the world at the moment" have proven that.
Despite facing difficulties, from injuries to controversies surrounding the squad, Arne Slot has always maintained his focus on the biggest goal of victory. Liverpool are not only in the Premier League title race, they are also flying high in the Champions League with 7 wins from the start of the qualifying round.
