“So far, so good” – Arne Slot gaining plaudits for “very relaxed” way of working at Liverpool



The way that Liverpool dismantled Man United at Old Trafford this past weekend would’ve been a joy to watch for Arne Slot. Not so much for the hosts, and TV pictures would show Red Devils supporters leaving the stadium in their thousands well before the full-time whistle.

It was a line in the sand from the Dutchman who has quietly gone about his business since taking over from Jurgen Klopp, and has overseen three wins from three with no goals conceded.

Man City sit atop the Premier League table only by virtue of having scored more goals (9), given that their goal difference of seven is the same as Liverpool’s.

Arne Slot praised for his calmness

Not even Pep Guardiola’s side can say their goal hasn’t been breached ahead of the first international break of the 2024/25 season, with Ipswich Town and West Ham both finding the net against the reigning champions – albeit in vain.

It’s still very early days in the season of course, but ensuring an understated but efficient start to his managerial career at Anfield has arguably proven to be the best course of action for Slot.

There’s already likely to be buy in from his players and supporters into his way of working, which appears to be in stark contrast to countryman, Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Man United.

Erik ten Hag’s Man United side were beaten all ends up by Arne Slot’s Liverpool at Old Trafford.

“I have to say that the new regime looks very relaxed,” ex-Premier League agent, Jon Smith, said to CaughtOffside for his exclusive column.

“Arne Slot is calmly getting on with doing the same thing that his predecessor did, and without really adding to the squad as well.

“They brought in Federico Chiesa at the end of the window but that really was the extent of their business (Giorgi Mamardashvili doesn’t join for another year).

“So far, so good.”


 

The acid test will come if and when results start to turn in a negative sense.

If, however, Slot can continue to see progress from his squad, he’ll take those bumps in the road as necessary evils on the way to ultimate success.