Arne Slot told he should've copied Mikel Arteta after 'too many Liverpool signings'

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Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, has been advised that he should have emulated Mikel Arteta's approach rather than making "too many Liverpool signings," according to recent analysis. Slot’s tenure at Liverpool has been marked by numerous player acquisitions, which some believe has disrupted the team’s balance. Critics argue that, unlike Arteta at Arsenal, who focused more on optimizing existing squad components and making minimal but effective tweaks, Slot has relied heavily on extensive transfer activity.

Mikel Arteta’s work with Arsenal is praised for transforming the club from a mid-table team into Premier League title contenders and Champions League semi-finalists by strategically enhancing and developing his squad over time. Arteta inherited a team in decline, finishing eighth and absent from Europe’s top competitions, and has gradually rebuilt them by nurturing talent and focusing on team cohesion rather than wholesale changes.

In contrast, Slot’s approach at Liverpool—characterized by significant turnover in the player roster—has yet to produce a similar level of cohesion or success. Observers suggest that Liverpool already possessed the fundamental components for success, and Slot’s strategy of making many signings may have hindered the team's natural chemistry and momentum. This contrasts sharply with Arteta's philosophy, which emphasized continuity, gradual improvement, and tactical refinement.

The debate highlights the broader question of how best to build and manage a football team: whether to rebuild aggressively through numerous transfers or to evolve an existing squad carefully. In Liverpool’s recent experience under Slot, too many signings might have disrupted the flow and effectiveness that Arteta has fostered with Arsenal.