Arne Slot is brimming with optimism over Liverpool’s new-look attack — and he believes summer signing Florian Wirtz can fill the creative void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Since arriving at Anfield, Slot has wasted no time in reshaping the squad. The departures of Diogo Jota and Luis Díaz were a blow — two players with match-winning ability and the knack for delivering on the big stage. But the Dutch manager sees opportunity where others see loss.
“We’ve had to let go of two quality players in Diogo and Luis, and you never want to lose that kind of talent. But we’ve also brought in players with the potential to be just as important — if not more so. Hugo [Ekitike], for example, has all the tools to become a top player here. And Rio… every time he steps onto the pitch in pre-season, he shows something special. He’s hungry, he’s fearless, and that’s exactly what you want in a young player.”
Slot isn’t just replacing names; he’s assembling an attack with multiple layers. In his vision, speed, creativity, and unpredictability will all merge into one dangerous unit.
“In my eyes, we’ve added a few extra weapons. Florian [Wirtz] is a creator in the truest sense of the word. He sees passes before others even think of them. Losing Trent [Alexander-Arnold] from our build-up meant losing a huge creative outlet from deep — those pinpoint crosses, that vision to split defences wide open. It was something truly unique. But Flo brings a different kind of artistry, operating further forward. He can slip balls through tight gaps, combine quickly in the final third, and unlock defences that sit deep against us.”
But Wirtz is only one part of Slot’s grand design. The pace of Hugo Ekitike, along with the blistering runs of new full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, add another devastating dimension to Liverpool’s play.
“We’ve got Flo’s creativity, Hugo’s speed, and the relentless energy of both Milos and Jeremie. It means we can attack from anywhere — through the middle, out wide, or even on the counter in seconds. This is the kind of variety that can win matches in the Premier League.”
The message is clear: Liverpool under Arne Slot will not just replace what’s been lost — they’ll evolve into something new, faster, and even more dangerous.
