Arne Slot’s Historic Start at Liverpool

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When Jurgen Klopp stepped down at Liverpool, fans were unsure who would step into his shoes. Klopp had restored glory at Anfield winning the EPL and claiming even more silverware. However, the start of the 2024/2025 season has shown that fans had nothing to worry about at all as Arne Slot has got off to an absolutely flying start. His first few months at Anfield has silenced any doubters. His team sits top of the table so far and, as we’ll see, his achievements have been nothing short of spectacular. Let’s take a look.

A Tactical Revolution

Slot joined Liverpool but on his terms. Rather than just stepping in and trying to replicate Klopp, he brought with him his own take of the game and style of play. This has seen him transform the club into one that has dynamic attacking capabilities. He pushed the team to excel when it comes to fluid ball movement, and he insists that the team is relentless when it comes to pressing. Adapting to this style of play has seen Liverpool become a real force to be reckoned with. The team has reached a standard that at least matches the best days under Klopp.

The most recent win, over Aston Villa, has seen Liverpool go 8 points clear at the top. Goals from Salah and Nunez go to show how Slot has tapped into the full potential of his squad and is capable of getting the best out of every player.

Breaking Records

While statistics may not appeal to all football fans, these need to be looked at to understand quite how brilliantly Slot has performed. With 17 games under his belt, he now has an outstanding 15 wins. This means that he has now outperformed some of the most respected managers of all time. Both Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti managed 14 wins from their first 17 matches in England. Even the likes of Guardiola is nowhere near matching such an impressive start.

Of course, fans will always be keen to compare Slot with his predecessor. While Klopp went on to have huge success, his first 17 games brought 9 wins. Impressive? Yes, but nowhere near the achievements of Slot.

Beyond the Premier League

While the fans will be enjoying the chance to win the title, Slot has also had successes away from the EPL. As it stands, Liverpool is the only team in the Champions League with a perfect record. Then there’s the Carabao Cup where Slot has ensured that his team have progressed with ease, with a quarter final match now secured.

Slot has the potential to deliver a treasure trove of silverware in his first season. This has brought excitement and expectations to players and fans alike.

Slot and Player Development

Slot’s success is down to his abilities to get the very best from the squad. Salah is continuing to stand out as one the best performers in the EPL, but there are also rising stars to consider, such as Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. These 2 players have flourished under Slot.

Alongside this, there were signings over the summer at Anfield. It’s common for newcomers to take time to find their place and fully integrate with a club. This isn’t the case at Liverpool, where new players have transitioned seamlessly. This all highlights the managerial, and people, skills that Slot possesses.

An Unexpected Season

At the start of the season, Premier League football odds reflected what was expected during the season. Man City dominated conversations while no one really expected Liverpool to be contenders. It’s amazing to see how this has now shifted and how there are now realistic conversations around Slot winning the EPL in his very first season. This is all against the backdrop of Man City falling by the wayside with 5 defeats in a row.

With Liverpool, it’s the consistency that’s paying off. Across league matches and competitions, solid performances just follow each other with ease.

Sustaining the Momentum

The challenge for Slot now is to keep this fantastic start going. There’s still a long way to go this season, and Slot has set the bar high. The club is set up to enjoy success across the board, but this is where consistency will matter more than ever.

Final Thoughts

Arne Slot has shown himself to be the perfect successor to Klopp. While there may have been concerns pre-season, these have now all diminished. Slot has allowed his performances to talk for themselves and has now garnered the respect of both the squad and the fans.

Putting things into context, we are just 17 games into the season, but the near perfect start means that Liverpool has a lot to look forward to. If Slot can continue as he’s started, he’ll go down in history and join the likes of Klopp with legendary status.