Report Reveals Where Arne Slot is Now Thinking About Playing “Phenomenal” Liverpool Player Next Season

Liverpool are on the brink of seeing their entire squad utilized by Arne Slot for the first time.

This summer has been somewhat challenging for Slot, stepping in after Jurgen Klopp, with many of his players away for a significant portion of the off-season. Despite this, the new head coach has navigated the situation adeptly, making the most of the players available and leading Liverpool to three friendly victories.

Now, with the team back in England after a successful tour of the USA, Slot can finally work with the full Liverpool squad. As the final friendly of the summer against Sevilla approaches on Sunday, we can expect a clearer picture of how Slot plans to deploy his top players.

Arne Slot Considering Where to Play Darwin Nunez

Despite the absence of high-profile names, Liverpool fans have experienced an engaging summer. The clues on how Slot and his coaching staff intend to utilise their squad have been plentiful, with some hints about which players may not fit into their plans.

With Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker having returned to the AXA Training Centre, the anticipation for the new season feels palpable, signaling that the serious work is about to start.

In addition to uncertainties surrounding the futures of these key players, it remains to be seen how Slot will deploy Alexander-Arnold, particularly in terms of his position on the field.

Another significant player yet to feature under Slot is Darwin Nunez. Following a successful Copa America in June and July, Nunez is looking to rebound from a challenging end to the previous season at Anfield.

Since joining Liverpool in 2022, Nunez has often alternated between central striker and left-wing positions, occasionally proving more effective when playing from the flanks.

According to The Guardian, Slot envisions the 25-year-old primarily as a center-forward. This suggests that the Dutch coach plans to use Nunez predominantly through the middle.

Thought

Slot has already reached out to Nunez to inform him of his plans for the upcoming season.

It’s promising to see that the 45-year-old coach has a clear strategy for a player with the potential to be phenomenal, provided he fully understands his role.

At times under Jurgen Klopp, it seemed Nunez was somewhat out of sync with the team’s expectations.

However, from the outset of pre-season, it’s evident that Slot envisions his centre-forward playing a central role, supported by two wingers and an advanced midfielder.

With this setup, a forward line of Mohamed Salah, Nunez, and Cody Gakpo could pose a significant threat to any opponent, suggesting plenty of scoring opportunities.

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