Arne Slot ‘cuts’ four Liverpool players from his squad as club’s transfer business goes into overdrive

Arne Slot’s Liverpool Revolution: Four Players Cut from First-Team Squad

The summer transfer window has been eerily quiet for Liverpool, with the Reds yet to make a significant signing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. However, it seems that manager Arne Slot is busy reshaping the squad, with four players cut from the first-team fold.

According to reports, Ben Doak, Tyler Morton, Lewis Koumas, and Harvey Blair have all been demoted to the under-21s squad, with the quartet featuring in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Ipswich. The move comes as a surprise, given the players’ involvement in Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States.

Doak, in particular, has been linked with a loan move away from Anfield, with Brentford, Southampton, and Leicester City all reportedly interested in the 18-year-old winger. Morton, meanwhile, has been touted as a potential target for Serie A side Atalanta and Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.

Slot’s decision to cut the four players from the first-team squad is a bold move, but one that could ultimately benefit the team in the long run. The Liverpool boss has been vocal about his desire to strengthen the squad, but only if the right players become available.

"I think the bar is really high for new signings because we have so many good players," Slot explained. "So, it’s not so easy to find a player to meet those standards and then is he available? Then we have to find an agreement with them, so it’s not always easy to find a player who can help us."

The decision to cut the four players from the first-team squad could be a sign that Slot is willing to take risks and make tough decisions to improve the team. With the Reds still searching for their first major trophy under his management, it’s clear that the Dutch coach is under pressure to deliver.

As the transfer window continues to unfold, it will be fascinating to see how Liverpool’s squad shapes up. Will Slot be able to bring in the right players to take the team to the next level, or will the Reds struggle to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea?

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