The debut season of Arne Slot at Liverpool has been anything but quiet. From the moment he stepped into the dugout, fans wondered how he would shape this new chapter.
What’s clear now is that Liverpool’s attack is sharper than ever. And there’s one stat that proves just how deadly they’ve become: big chances created.
No team in the Premier League has made more big chances this season than Liverpool — 122, to be exact. That’s 20 more than Chelsea and a massive 30 more than Bournemouth.
It’s not just numbers. It’s the story of how Slot’s system is firing on all cylinders.
The Dutch coach’s approach has brought a clear shift from the past. Where Jurgen Klopp’s “heavy metal” football thrived on chaos, Slot’s version focuses more on control.
But don’t let that word fool you. This isn’t boring football. It’s controlled madness — with a plan.
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How Arne Slot changed Liverpool’s shape?
Slot’s setup hasn’t stuck to one fixed shape. He has flipped between a 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1, often mid-game.
It keeps opponents guessing and his players on their toes. Sometimes there are two defensive midfielders with an attacking midfielder. Other times it’s one holding player with two box-to-box engines.
Freedom is the name of the game. “I was hoping they would say there is a lot of freedom when they have the ball,” Slot said during his first Liverpool press conference. He wants players to take up smart positions, not stick to textbook shapes.
And it’s working — mostly. The risks taken in some matches, like going all-out attack against Fulham or in the Carabao Cup final, haven’t always paid off.
But the core principle of creating more chances than anyone else? That’s the real win.
At times, Liverpool have looked like a cheat code in attack. They don’t just create volume — they create quality. Whether it’s Szoboszlai bursting forward, Salah finding space, or Diaz darting in behind, the Reds are playing with intent.
If they can tighten things at the back and trust the balance more, there’s every chance they’ll turn big chances into big trophies, of which one we might get our hands on very soon.
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