Slot wants Liverpool to evolve - he faces tough choices because of it
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Or maybe the fact those goals arrived at all is grounds for praise.
The truth is, Liverpool have 15 points at the top of the league, the only team with a perfect copybook.
But how the next period is managed will be a delicate balancing act for Arne Slot, who spoke of the importance of evolution after narrowly beating Everton 2-1 in the derby.
First-half goals from the exceptional Ryan Gravenberch, in a free role, and Hugo Ekitike set the tone for the Reds - the latter has contributed four goals and one assist since his summer switch.
And such a complete first half of football, Liverpool's best yet in the league, was probably just about deserving of the outcome despite a late scare.
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He takes the spotlight mainly because of the attacking things he does but I see his runs off the ball.
"I see how many times he's there to help out Conor [Bradley] with two-v-one situations, how many sprints he makes."
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