Trent with almost 2 Olimpicos

Cool as a cucumber…

Nice win. Real test comes next Sunday.

Gravenberch looks nice playing in the pivot and Szboszlai looks very comfortable playing forward.

Looking forward to next week.

Yes, Man U will test this low energy possession style. I don't care about style as long as the results continue. 1-0 is fine by me…

Definitely different approach and feel after the frenetic Klopp style. So far I really like it. Much more control, less feeling of conceding stupid goals. But way, way early obviously with the real tests to come. Will see how it all comes together in time.

Anfield definitely seemed subdued and lacking energy without the high energy play and Klopp charisma. But to be expected and it will adjust.

Sorry I'm late

Definitely agree on the differences in approach being pretty stark between Klopp and Slot. I don't think I'd describe today as being low-energy on the field, but definitely more measured and intentional. Very few wasted passes - I think we completed something like 600 at a 90% rate today! Counterattack for the first goal was vintage but we showed some outstanding effort getting back on defense to snuff out a few breaks too. Gravey was solid today and I thought Diaz was outstanding too.

Mamardashvili to Liverpool is official...joining in 2025. Alisson is under contract for another three years and seems happy.

My best guess is that Kelleher is sold next summer and Alisson takes the bag from Saudi in the summer of 2026. They must really like this guy.

🚨(🌕) | @FabrizioRomano: Mamardashvili deal details:

6 year contract
€30m fixed fee, €5m easy add ons
Joining #LFC in 2025
10% sell on clause for #VCF

Medical tests taking place today💪 pic.twitter.com/CztIBJU6WA

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) August 26, 2024

Rumors are that we are making a run for Chiesa.

At one point his price tag was $100+ million and the current rumored fee is around 10-15 million.

Seems too good to be true.

Juve is broke and needs the money and I'm here for the cut rate deals. His wages are fairly high and they need him off the books. He's injury prone, but a good player. He's still not a DM though!!

Listening to TAW this morning and it sounds like he's been in ok shape since his acl a few years ago.

Chiesa official. Nice value/depth signing with some upside.

Still several rumors floating around including Branthwaite to Liverpool and Darwin to Arsenal?!?

RIP to our little Klopp vs Slot natural experiment we had going.

Was texting with some arsenal and LFC friends last night about Darwin. I think it would be a good move for Darwin and I wouldn't mind selling for the right price. I don't know what number would make me happy. Fans are gonna lose their **** if they sell him for $$ and STILL don't bring anyone in.

I also really like the third kit. Not sure I'm getting one but my son is.

ChipFTAC01 said:

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Was texting with some arsenal and LFC friends last night about Darwin. I think it would be a good move for Darwin and I wouldn't mind selling for the right price. I don't know what number would make me happy. Fans are gonna lose their **** if they sell him for $$ and STILL don't bring anyone in.

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Because of his potential, I wouldn't sell him for less than we paid. He can prove to be a contributor this year but he likely needs more time in practice. Not opposed to selling him but I'd rather see what happens with him this year.

I wouldn't sell Darwin. At the moment we would be selling "low" and we aren't likely to get a good return on investment. I also think Darwin has a big part to play on this team. We all know that Jota is made out of twigs and porcelain so we will absolutely need his services. More importantly, I actually think he can fit into Slots game plan. As far as I can tell Slot's goal is to play a tight formation to emphasize possession through short passing. The possession is designed to pull the opposition out, leaving our forwards isolated in 1v1. Darwin's speed will be a huge weapon in this setup. I think his current lack of playing is due to his late arrival and Jota being healthy from the start. By the middle of the season he will get plenty of run and this will all be forgotten.

I'm also incredibly stoked about Chiesa. At his apex, which wasn't long ago, he was one of the best wide forwards in the world. He is still very young (26) and I think Slot's tactics can get him back there. This signing gives us a ton of fire power and much needed flexibility with Mo Salah. I haven't been this excited about a signing since we got the little cube.

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I also really like the third kit. Not sure I'm getting one but my son is.

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It's my favorite of the three this season. Not sure if I'll get it or not, but it is sharp.

It'll be interesting to see what changes we see with adidas taking over next season.

I would prefer to keep Darwin... if there's a plan to incorporate him into the squad regularly.

I listened to a podcast earlier that said this is solidly a rumor and doesn't have substance behind it. I choose to believe that

Our opponents in the league phase of the 2024-25 @ChampionsLeague ✨ pic.twitter.com/5gMriXTaeB

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 29, 2024

It's going to take me a bit to get used to the new CL format. Nice to get a bit more variety of opponents each year though.

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It's going to take me a bit to get used to the new CL format. Nice to get a bit more variety of opponents each year though.

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I think the variety is going to be awesome. I didn't realize till today that they had changed it. Also quite glad we get Madrid at home!

Wow, what an awesome slate!

That was fun

Loving me some Slot ball so far

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That was fun

Loving me some Slot ball so far

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Liverpool look more calm and comfortable with this change in formation. They are in control of the game now for really long periods of time, something we didn't really see under Klopp. Three clean sheets to start the season is impressive too.

Could United have had a goal or two today? Sure. But I don't think they had three clear cut chances to put the score line in doubt. On the flip side, Jota and Szoboszlai could have easily made it 5-0.

I hate this international break. 3 games in is a dumb time to have it. It's just another opportunity for international managers to overuse our players and get them injured. (I am specifically worried about Jota). But it will be nice to not have to play the 6:30a game when they come back though.

My only "complaint" about this season so far, if you can even call it that, is that I would like to see more Harvey Elliott. He needs minutes bc there is a very good, young player in there.