Arne Slot Guides Liverpool to 11 Wins in 12 Matches

Arne Slot knew he had “big shoes to fill” when he took the reins at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp’s departure at the end of last season. Klopp had delivered the Champions League, a long-awaited Premier League title, the FA Cup and several League Cups. Although it’s still early days for Slot, the transition at Liverpool has been surprisingly smooth.

With a 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, Slot’s side secured their 11th win in 12 matches since he took over. Remarkably, Liverpool became the first team in the club’s history to win their opening six away games of a season. Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin remarked, “Liverpool fans have seen their team play better than this, but they haven’t seen a better run than this.”

Under Slot, Liverpool is now one of only seven top-flight English teams to win their first six away games across all competitions in a season, joining the ranks of Newcastle and Manchester City. While Slot emphasizes efficiency over flashy victories, the question remains whether this successful run will translate into silverware as the season progresses.

As Liverpool sits atop the Premier League and is level on points with Aston Villa in the Champions League, Slot’s management of one of football’s most demanding roles appears commendable. With big matches coming up against Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Manchester City, Slot acknowledges that while the team is performing well, there is still room for improvement.

Following the match against Leipzig, Arne Slot emphasized that while records are notable, the ultimate goal is to secure trophies. He understands that his legacy at Anfield will be defined by the silverware he brings to the club, not just by setting new records.