Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid has left Liverpool wanting for creativity but the signing of attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz can help offset that deficiency, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said.

Liverpool smashed their transfer record in June to sign Wirtz and bolster their attacking options, with the German international having scored 57 goals and provided 65 assists in 197 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen.

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So, Florian (Wirtz) has a lot of creativity in the final third," Slot told reporters.

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"But he brings that creativity, the pace of Hugo (Ekitike), the pace of both full-backs – Milos (Kerkez) and Jeremie (Frimpong) today."

Liverpool, who won the Premier League to secure a record-equalling 20th English title, have been busy in the transfer market as they look to build on last season's success.



So that's why it's going to be a very interesting Premier League in the upcoming year again."

Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on 10 August, before beginning their Premier League title defence against Bournemouth at Anfield on 15 August.