Arne Slot addresses big question about Isak and Ekitike role this season
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Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, along with Fenway Sports Group (FSG), used Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a blueprint for the club’s summer transfer strategy in 2025. Slot was inspired by PSG’s style and qualities after Liverpool were eliminated by them in the Champions League round of 16 the previous season. PSG went on to win the competition, reinforcing the idea that Liverpool wanted to mirror their approach to compete at the highest level.
Liverpool’s recruitment drive focused on bringing in players who could provide pace and dynamism, key attributes they admired in PSG’s squad. This led to the signings of forward Alexander Isak, winger Hugo Ekitike, and defender Jeremie Frimpong, all known for their speed and attacking threat. In addition to these, Liverpool acquired Florian Wirtz, assigned the iconic No. 7 shirt, with hopes he will spearhead their pursuit of a seventh European Cup.
The summer overhaul marked a strategic shift from Luis Enrique’s more possession-based style to Slot’s preference for a faster, more direct approach, mirroring PSG’s tactics. Liverpool’s measured summer activity aimed to replicate the French club’s successful model, combining talent with rapid attacking prowess to challenge for major honors domestically and in Europe.
These moves demonstrate Liverpool’s ambition and strategic planning under Arne Slot, blending new signings’ attributes to transform the playing style and push for continental success.
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