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Arne Slot has admitted his focus is now on next season(Image: PA)

Arne Slot has admitted his focus is now on next season after Liverpool were accused of being 'on the beach'.

The Reds wrapped up the Premier League title with four games to go in Slot's first season as boss.

The Dutchman replaced the legendary Jurgen Klopp as manager last summer.



Despite the club not making a major signing either ahead of the season or in January, the Reds have romped to the title.

They still have two games of the season to play, though are 15 points ahead of second-place Arsenal.

They face Brighton on Monday, with the Seagulls firmly in the battle to secure a position high enough to secure continental competition next term.

And boss Slot has now made it clear he is already looking towards their title defence.

But a larger part of my mind now is already into next season, than it would have been had the next two games still been decisive for us.

"It’s a normal situation that my thoughts, if I’m on the couch tonight, are more into next season than they would have been if the games were still very important.”

Liverpool won the Premier League title with four games to play this term(Image: PA)

Slot defended the decision to grant his players time off, despite the inevitable backlash.

This is all the nice parts of your job," he added.

"For me, Chelsea away is one of the most difficult away games in the season.
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