Arne Slot’s training invite that is helping create a comfortable academy transition

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Liverpool have sought to forge stronger connections between the first team and the academy, and Arne Slot is helping to create a seamless transition with a weekly training invitation. The club’s investment in the academy has proved fruitful over the decades, and the switch to the AXA Training Centre has strengthened the ties between the first team and the next generation.

Maybe once a week we’ll go over and train with them and it’s great for the players,” Page explained. • READ: Liverpool injury latest: Alisson, Wataru Endo, Ibrahima Konate and 4 more “It’s great for us coaches because we get to go over and watch the first-team coaches and manager, but for the players to join in, it gives them a lift straight away. “You can see the energy increase by 50 percent straight away because they are training with the first-team players and it’s an incredible experience for them.

When our players go over, the first-team players make them feel comfortable and have conversations with them. “We share the same building and there is a close relationship between both groups.” Making the transition smoother between the academy and the first team will allow the club’s young players to settle in quicker and show their true ability without as many added nerves.