"Liverpool's last two matches- back-to-back clean-sheet wins over Aston Villa and European giants Real Madrid- have been the most convincing they've looked all season. Across this two-game stretch, the back line, midfield, and front three have shown a level of cohesion and precision that had been missing for weeks. These results have fueled a genuine sense that the Reds are on their way to being "back.""
"Despite spending £450 million on new signings, nine of the eleven starters against Villa - and eight of the eleven against Real Madrid- were part of last season's title-winning squad. Those figures likely would have been even higher had Alisson been available if not for injury. So while there's a growing sense that Slot may not need to reinvent the wheel in terms of team selection going forward, club management will still expect him to justify this summer's hefty spending."
Liverpool produced consecutive clean-sheet wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, with defence, midfield and attack displaying cohesion and precision. A prior run of six losses in seven matches had raised alarm despite expectations after significant summer investment. Approximately £450 million was spent on new signings, yet the majority of recent starters were members of last season's title-winning squad, with Alisson unavailable due to injury. Manager Slot must balance relying on the experienced core and integrating new recruits to justify the outlay. Evaluating players by repeat performances against similar elite opponents can inform selection, as shown by Conor Bradley's defensive displays.
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