"When Liverpool won the Premier League last season, Arne Slot just had to follow on from Jurgen Klopp's playbook with the German's squad. It was much like Bob Paisley following on from Bill Shankly with the Reds. Credit must go to Slot for turning a side that finished third in Klopp's final season into champions. However, he is suffering from second-season syndrome. Liverpool is currently eighth in the Premier League and already eight points behind the leaders Arsenal after just 11 games."
"Slot's biggest flaw has been his inability to bed in his new signings. Players such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz joined for big fees but have been unable to make an impact at Anfield. Wirtz had a big reputation in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen. However, he is yet to score or make an assist in the Premier League this season. Isak had no pre-season as he went on strike at Newcastle United to force his move to Liverpool."
"Other signings, such as Milos Kerkez, are yet to play as well for Liverpool as he did for Bournemouth. Whilst Jeremie Frimpong has found stepping into Trent Alexander-Arnold's shoes difficult while battling fitness. Arne Slot has not been able to get the best out of new recruits Only one of Slot's recruits seems to have done okay. Hugo Ekitiké has scored six goals in 16 matches for Liverpool so far."
Arne Slot followed a successful blueprint from Jurgen Klopp to secure the Premier League title but now faces second-season difficulties. Liverpool currently sits eighth and is eight points behind Arsenal after 11 games. Several high-fee recruits have not delivered; Florian Wirtz has yet to score or assist in the league and Alexander Isak missed pre-season and has not impressed. Other signings like Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong have struggled to match previous form or adapt due to fitness. Only Hugo Ekitiké has shown tangible returns, scoring six goals in 16 appearances despite a recent red card and a scoring drought in league matches.
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