To further on the above post by _Tickle_

"In terms of build-up and how comfortable we are on the ball and how calm we have to be and play more as a team, not in a rush to attack, we want to have the ball and break teams down then that gives us a chance if we give the ball away to go and press."

"In the past it felt like a rush, a bit too direct, up and down up and down, he wants us to have all the ball and completely kill teams." - Curtis Jones



Great to get the beginning of our players talking about Slot's philosophy rather than analysis via punditry, YouTube vids etc.....

Curtis saying Arne wants a less rushed, more controlled midfield this season compared to one's gone by.

My number 1 criticism of us over the years was just how chaotic we played and how to style was more basketball you attack we attack stuff than I'd have liked.

The year we won the title under Jürgen we were a controlled outfit.

A return to that would be music to my ears even though in Curtis' interview he seemed to be almost critical of Klopps style more than I would want an ex player of his to be.

Have a listen and make your own assessments. One thing with Curtis that has never been in doubt. On the face of it he doesn't lack for self belief.

https://youtu.be/hf9DvIV0zzM?si=mUIjTEbw38s0LWyG

Who's ready for tonight then, our kids gonna smash Betis from pillar to post. I don't think many Betis players were at internationals so they could be up against a very strong side tonight.

I’m liken how Arne comes across, especially to the fuckwits in the media, he seems very smart and articulate, he has a aura of a man who knows what he’s doing, unlike his compatriot down the East Lancs Rd, he’s very clear in his explanations, in short we can fully understand what he is expressing rather the double Dutch from Ten Fags,

Curtis alluded to how Arne is more hands on which obviously explains his coaching title rather than manager although in his case they go hand in hand, he points out that Arne will work on the finer details of each player making them even better than they are, he has a coach who does the one to one analysis so that everyone can iron out their mistakes and again improve their overall performances,

I think incomings are unlikely until later in the window, Arne wisely wants run the rule over those returning later, and will then seek out those who he feels will improve on what we have already, I don’t think that we need too much, with us losing Joel Matip it’s possible we already have his replacement in Sepp van den berg, he’s been loaned out last couple of seasons so could he finally cement a place under Arne,  Stefan Bajcetic is another returnee albeit from injury rather from a loan, we seen this kid the previous season where he had shown glimpses of his quality, he’s quite adaptable but I think he’d be ideal as DM if indeed Arne plays such a system, Tyler Morton another loanee return, and another option for midfield or indeed DM, Ben Doak, both loaned out and injured gives us another attacking option from the right, hopefully he can remain injury free and make the impact he promises,

We seen last season Jürgen bringing in kids from the academy and none of them looked out of place, youngsters Koumas, Clarke, Danns, McConnell all handled themselves really well, as to did Kaide Gordon who we first seen the season before, even younger Trey Ayoni made a impression albeit briefly but this lad has something about him and I hope to see more of him this campaign,

Having said all that I think the LB position needs attention, Robbo’s legs won’t see him thru the entirety of the season and as good as Kostas can be I think we need a upgrade, we could also look at a bringing in a bit more creativity, something we were woefully short of last season, however with a slightly different and perhaps improved system that may happen inadvertently, so for me there’s lots to ponder over, none of us has any real idea and are only surmising what could happen with a Arne system, but who’s not exited, who isn’t looking forward to the new Liverpool, we’re but a month away from the start and I am fairly confident that Arne will be the real deal,

The fuckwits in the media are hoping he fucks it up, cos he’s not a big name, he doesn’t fall into line with their usual sh*te, why hasn’t Liverpool spent any money, why hasn’t Liverpool went for this player or that, we think he’s perfect for them, Anthony Gordon a prime example, click bait bullshit at its worst, we will have targets, we will have our eyes on certain individuals, if indeed they become available, so what is our aim this season, a season under a new manager/coach, who will bring about a fresh beginning, taking over a group who are still in transition, what realistically should we be aiming at, I reckon top 4, maybe a cup run, we can’t expect too much too soon, however we do things differently though don’t we, instinct tells me we will fair better than a 4th placed finish, I won’t stick my neck out just yet though, I’m waiting to see how we are for a few weeks, but I’m saying this now, we won’t be too far away !!


YNWA