
Anfield Index
·02 de julho de 2025
Liverpool Under Slot: Ruthless, Resilient and Built to Last

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·02 de julho de 2025
Arne Slot walked into Liverpool as the quietest of arrivals, yet produced one of the loudest statements the Premier League has seen in years. Replacing a figure as monumental as Jurgen Klopp, he assessed what he had, set a clear tone and led the club to a league title in his first season. Without bombast or distraction, Slot’s tactical flexibility, composure and belief in his players reset the identity of the team.
Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were pivotal. Van Dijk took the captaincy and restored calm at the back with the presence of a general. Salah’s numbers may shift with age, but his intelligence and movement remain among the best in world football. Together, they set standards that pulled the squad with them. Both played like men determined to lift the trophy in front of a full Anfield. They were not chasing glory, they were asserting it.
Alexis Mac Allister embodied the intelligence Slot demands. Trusted to read the game and adjust without constant instruction, he became Liverpool’s central problem solver. Alisson Becker, in goal, remained one of the few who does not simply play the position, but shapes how it is perceived. Both players operated with trust, knowing their instincts were valued. Slot understood the value of letting talent breathe.
Last season did not require 90-plus points. Liverpool won the title by controlling games, managing weeks and staying consistent. But this team is built for 85 points or more without blinking. The standard is not a high ceiling, it is a reliable floor. With this group, and Slot’s measured leadership, Liverpool can expect to contend every season. Reinforcements will help, but the core already carries the rhythm and resolve of champions.
Liverpool have remembered who they are. The league should take notice.