Liverpool Gears Up for the New Season: Analysis and Expectations
With only 75 days since Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy, the new season is already just around the corner. The team will face Bournemouth on August 15th, but this weekend, in the FA Community Shield against Crystal Palace, it will offer a valuable indication of their form. This match, a centuries-old tradition that pits the champions of the English league against the FA Cup winners, will be played at Wembley. Although its importance is debated, the match is crucial for fine-tuning the teams’ preparation. Liverpool has won this title 16 times, while for Palace it will be their first appearance.What was learned in the preseason
The preseason has been positive for the champions, with five wins in six matches. Coach Arne Slot and his team have had a period of rest. The team has demonstrated a fluid, possession-based style of play. Despite the changes in the squad, a clear identity is observed in Liverpool’s game. Outside the field, the team has faced the tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother. The club has implemented measures to support the staff during this difficult time.“If we want to laugh, we laugh; if we want to cry, we’re going to cry. If [the players] want to train, they can train; if they don’t want to train, they don’t train. But be yourself. Don’t think you have to be different from what your emotions tell you.”
Arne Slot
Adaptation of the New Signings
Liverpool has invested in new talents. Florian Wirtz, who rejected Bayern Munich, joined the team. Wirtz has already shown his talent, scoring his first goal in the victory against Yokohama F. Marinos. Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong have also adapted quickly, as have Giorgi Mamardashvili and Hugo Ekitike. Rio Ngumoha, a 16-year-old, has stood out in the preseason, scoring several goals. He is expected to have an important role in Slot’s plans.Transfer Market Needs
