Arne Slot insists Michael Edwards and LFC chiefs “knew” change could bring struggle

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“But as a club, ownership, Richard, Michael, all the other people, knew that change could, could, could also go with different results – and that has shown to be true.” Arne Slot: “It’s never been as bad as people said” He added that Liverpool have “never been as bad as people said,” saying: “When we started the season, it wasn’t as if I was thrilled and completely happy when we were top four. “But I think you’ve said it, we are now maybe on equal points for top four, I don’t exactly know.

“So, I think it’s never been as bad as people said, but it’s also true that we are definitely not perfect yet. But we knew this when we made so many changes in the summer that it would take time.” Opinion will no doubt be split over Slot’s comments, with some feeling that such a drop-off after spending so much money in the summer is unacceptable.

On the flip side, it could be argued that Liverpool’s season of transition has come a year later than expected, with last year’s title win not predicted by many. But either way, Liverpool’s performances this season haven’t been good enough and big improvements are needed.