In the recent victory over Brentford, Liverpool showed their strength with a well-balanced squad. Substitutes such as Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa played a decisive role in bringing the 3 points for The Kop. The combination between Nunez and Elliott created an important goal.
Federico Chiesa, Liverpool's only summer signing, is slowly proving his worth. Despite limited playing time, the Italian star creates danger every time he has the ball, helping his team maintain dominance.
Arne Slot has cleverly taken advantage of the squad depth, rotating players effectively even in the absence of key players such as Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate or Trent Alexander-Arnold. This shows that the "Red Brigade" does not only rely on big stars, they have a collective strength that is built sustainably.
Arne Slot is famous for his ability to "block out the noise" from public opinion, which was clearly demonstrated after the match when Alexander-Arnold was criticized for his poor performance. Instead of blaming the player, the 46-year-old coach stood up for his students, creating conditions for them to regain their form.
Similarly, the 46-year-old coach also expressed his confidence in Darwin Nunez when the striker was under pressure to leave. Slot realized that the Uruguayan's value lies not only in his ability to score goals but also in his dedication and willingness to play.
Harvey Elliott, despite not having many opportunities to play regularly, still receives support from Arne Slot. The Dutch strategist understands that developing players from the training ground is always a sustainable way, much better than constantly recruiting expensive stars.
Liverpool are asserting their current success not only thanks to their achievements on the field, but also thanks to their smart financial strategy. Although they do not spend as much as their competitors, The Kop still maintains stability and efficiency in each transfer period.
Chiesa is the only summer signing, demonstrating the "invest at the right time" philosophy pursued by Liverpool's board. Instead of rushing to follow the pressure from fans or experts, The Kop wait for the right opportunities to strengthen the squad.
Slot is also not afraid to experiment and give opportunities to young players like Conor Bradley, and he has also capitalised on the ability of underrated players like Kostas Tsimikas. This has not only helped Liverpool maintain their competitiveness but also provided the depth needed for the long-term race.
Under Arne Slot, the Reds have shown marked improvement, not only in their style of play but also in their ability to handle pressure from outside the box. The praise from Brentford manager Thomas Frank, who called Liverpool “the best team in the world right now”, is testament to that.
Despite the challenges he has faced, from injuries to squad controversies, Arne Slot has always kept his focus on the ultimate goal: winning. Liverpool are not only in the Premier League title race, they are also flying high in the Champions League with seven wins from the opening round of the group stage.
