As Liverpool prepare for their trip to Brentford, Arne Slot cut a composed, focused figure in his latest press conference. Fresh off a 5–1 win in Frankfurt, he spoke about rhythm, selection, and the art of shaping a deep, newly-assembled squad.

For Slot, the notion of a single “best eleven” doesn’t quite fit. With new faces bedding in and fixtures coming fast, the task is less about picking names and more about finding the right combinations. “We’ve got a lot of good players,” he noted, “but form, chemistry, and the opponent always matter.”

Florian Wirtz featured prominently in the discussion. The young German drifted inside from the right in Frankfurt, linking attacks and unsettling defenders. Slot praised his creativity and work rate, while reminding that adaptation is a process—one Liverpool are managing with care.

On Mohamed Salah, Slot was unequivocal: confidence intact, no overreaction. “He’s always scored goals for this club, and he will again,” he said—framing recent misses as part of the normal ebb and flow while new attacking connections settle.

In midfield, Curtis Jones drew compliments for control and composure, especially as Liverpool tweaked shape mid-match. Alongside Szoboszlai, he helped maintain tempo rather than chasing chaos—very much in line with Slot’s preference for positional intelligence.

Tactically, Liverpool’s willingness to flex—at times resembling a 4-2-2-2 with two forwards closer together—may continue depending on the opponent. The shift frees Wirtz to operate in pockets while preserving defensive balance. In Slot’s words and choices, this is a “living system,” evolving week to week.

Momentum is building, but perspective remains. The 5–1 was emphatic; the real objective is repeatability. As the Reds head into the weekend, selection questions remain—who starts, who rests, and how quickly the ceiling can be reached—but the manager’s tone is clear: trust the process, and the performances will follow.

Full transcript and quotes:
LiverpoolFC.com

Written for American Scouser — match-week features for Reds across the pond.