Arne Slot “Bans” One Common Training Tradition Ahead of New Liverpool Season
The Dutchman has quickly established his authority over the Reds squad this summer, and his latest impact has led to the replacement of a longstanding training tradition.
Liverpool are approaching the start of their 2024-25 Premier League season, with only one week remaining before the campaign begins. As pre-season nears its end, there is a palpable excitement among the fanbase, despite the club’s lack of new signings this summer.
This excitement is likely fueled by the new chapter that is set to begin under Arne Slot, who has taken over from Jurgen Klopp following his departure at the end of last season.
Arne Slot has been actively involved in shaping the team at Anfield, with numerous clips and footage from pre-season training capturing the attention of many fans.
Additionally, Liverpool have secured notable victories in friendly matches against Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United in the United States.
As Liverpool prepare for their final pre-season matches against Sevilla and Las Palmas at Anfield on Sunday, more training footage has surfaced, heightening the anticipation among supporters.
An observant fan account on X (formerly Twitter) has noted a significant change in the training regimen since Slot’s arrival. The Dutch manager appears to have made his mark on the squad by eliminating a constant feature from Klopp’s era.
This change was highlighted in the latest edition of Liverpool’s Inside Training, where players are shown participating in rondos, a popular training exercise. The observation by Watch LFC has sparked discussion among fans.
In response to the post, the account wrote: “Slot has banned the players from doing back heels/drag back flicks in rondos. Under Klopp all the players used them when space got tight but Slot and his coaches now want players to ‘open’ their bodies instead.”
Although it might seem insignificant in the broader context, Slot clearly prefers his players to adopt a different approach in specific scenarios. He has provided additional insights into his strategies and the way he intends to structure his teams.
The account also mentioned that Joe Gomez was moved to the center of the rondo as a penalty for successfully executing a flick during the drill. This action underscores Slot’s intolerance for what was once a commonly used tactic.
This approach may be reflected in Liverpool’s upcoming matches on Sunday, when they face La Liga teams Sevilla and Las Palmas at Anfield in an unusual pre-season double-header. Sevilla will play first at 12:30pm (BST), followed by Las Palmas at 5:30pm.
It is anticipated that around 26 players will participate in both games, with Slot keen to provide playing time to as many players as possible before their season opener against Ipswich Town next Saturday.
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