The way in which that Liverpool dismantled Man United at Outdated Trafford this previous weekend would’ve been a pleasure to look at for Arne Slot. Not a lot for the hosts, and TV footage would present Purple Devils supporters leaving the stadium of their 1000’s effectively earlier than the full-time whistle.
It was a line within the sand from the Dutchman who has quietly gone about his enterprise since taking on from Jurgen Klopp, and has overseen three wins from three with no targets conceded.
Man Metropolis sit atop the Premier League desk solely by advantage of getting scored extra targets (9), on condition that their objective distinction of seven is identical as Liverpool’s.
Arne Slot praised for his calmness
Not even Pep Guardiola’s facet can say their objective hasn’t been breached forward of the primary worldwide break of the 2024/25 season, with Ipswich City and West Ham each discovering the web in opposition to the reigning champions – albeit in useless.
It’s nonetheless very early days within the season in fact, however making certain an understated however environment friendly begin to his managerial profession at Anfield has arguably confirmed to be one of the best plan of action for Slot.
There’s already prone to be purchase in from his gamers and supporters into his method of working, which seems to be in stark distinction to countryman, Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Man United.
“I’ve to say that the brand new regime appears very relaxed,” ex-Premier League agent, Jon Smith, mentioned to CaughtOffside for his unique column.
“Arne Slot is calmly getting on with doing the identical factor that his predecessor did, and with out actually including to the squad as effectively.
“They introduced in Federico Chiesa on the finish of the window however that basically was the extent of their enterprise (Giorgi Mamardashvili doesn’t be a part of for an additional yr).
“To this point, so good.”
The acid check will come if and when outcomes begin to flip in a damaging sense.
If, nevertheless, Slot can proceed to see progress from his squad, he’ll take these bumps within the street as crucial evils on the way in which to final success.
