No need for big changes at Liverpool says Arne Slot

LONDON – Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes maintaining the squad that are romping towards the English Premier League title is more important than major new signings.

The Reds’ plans for next season have been boosted by key players Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing new deals over the past week to remain at Anfield.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is still reportedly set to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free transfer when his deal expires at the end of the season.

Captain van Dijk said ahead of agreeing his new contract that he expects a “big summer” in the transfer market. For the record, Slot’s only signing in his first year in charge was Federico Chiesa, who has played a peripheral role.

But with Liverpool 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of their trip to Leicester City on April 20, the manager is content with the squad he has at his disposal.

“Let’s see what the rest of the summer will bring, but it would be strange for me to say now I am not happy with the team because I’ve said this for a year, we are happy with the team we are having,” Slot said on April 18.

“Maybe if we can keep that team, it will already be a big summer.

“I think the core of the team you want to keep as long as you can together, as long as they are performing in the best possible way, but it is also in general good to have some new energy in and around the place with one or two players.

“But it isn’t really a necessity when you look at the quality we have and the quality of the season we have had.”

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