Arne Slot has indicated that Liverpool will maintain their established transfer policy of signing young players with high resale value, despite increasing pressure on the manager following a poor run of form. The Reds have lost four of their last six games, with only one win, leaving them six points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's clash with Fulham, Slot confirmed that the club's model will not change dramatically, even with the impending departures of key veterans Mo Salah and Andy Robertson. Both players, aged 33 and 32 respectively, have announced they will leave in June, adding to concerns about a lack of experience in the squad.
Slot acknowledged that exceptions have been made in the past, such as signings Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa, but stressed that the core philosophy remains. “Our model is completely clear,” he said. “I don't think that if this club has been successful the way we are having, we are going to change our model completely after a season that has not been so great.”
The manager emphasised support from owners Fenway Sports Group, sporting director Richard Hughes, and FSG chief executive of football Michael Edwards. However, to retain that backing through the summer, Slot must reverse his side's disastrous form, starting with the visit of Fulham, where fans are set to protest against ticket price rises.
