What next for Liverpool? The major challenges facing Arne Slot’s successor

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Maybe Mohamed Salah’s style of communication was not the slickest but he was correct that Liverpool need to redefine the style of football they play. Hugo Ekitiké was the best of the new arrivals but record signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak barely made the season’s footnotes.

Ryan Gravenberch was elected as the man for the role by Slot, which worked well when the possession stats were in Liverpool’s favour but finding someone who can break things up effectively is advisable. Every other team have someone who can break up play but Liverpool lack someone in that role.

Photograph: Liverpool FC/Getty ImagesReplace Salah and bring in pace on wingsSlot insisted that new wingers would change the dynamic next season but he will not be the one to benefit. RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh or Athletic Club’s Neco Williams would be ideal candidates to bring thrust to a side lacking dynamism and get supporters off their seats.