Arne Slot deciphers the Szoboszlai code, providing a fresh approach to the Liverpool No. 6 problem 

In Liverpool’s 2-1 preseason victory over Arsenal, Dominik Szoboszlai was a notable player in a deeper midfield role.

Certain system modifications were anticipated given Arne Slot’s tenure as Feyenoord’s manager. The most significant was the double pivot in contrast to the lone defensive midfielder under Jurgen Klopp.

This has already been observed in two friendly games played in the United States. Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo were the ones that began in their roles against Real Betis.

Endo was benched after a lacklustre 45 minutes, whereas Jones was kept in the starting lineup against Arsenal.

SZOBOSZLAI HAS PRIOR DEEPER ROLE EXPERIENCE

The Hungarian shown that he may be a viable option as a deeper midfielder during his seventy-two minute game against Arsenal.

He was the most tackle-winning player and the most accurate passer of all time, missing only two passes out of thirty-six. That is possibly the most crucial aspect of Slot’s midfield.

This summer, Liverpool has been connected to a number of defensive midfielders, raising some mild concerns that Klopp’s new additions might not be able to fill the role that Slot wants them to.

Even if it may be too soon to say, Szoboszlai has experience playing in this position.

He has frequently filled this role for his country’s national team, which enables him to plan plays from a more advantageous vantage point and win games.

Given how frequently Liverpool plays teams that are positioned in a low block, he might be a hidden weapon that Slot uses. An excellent illustration of this is Liverpool’s second goal against Arsenal, where he receives the pre-assist while driving with the ball.

The only question is whether he has the defensive acumen to be the deepest man and whether he gets support, as he did with Jones, to go along with him. There might well be a future without an offensive midfield position.

This might be a huge opportunity for the 23-year-old to reclaim his place as Liverpool’s key man in the middle of the park, as he struggled towards the end of the previous season and was benched in the final stretch.

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Liverpool ‘advancing’ on several signings

Football Insider has been informed by sources that Liverpool is preparing for a late-window signing spree, with talks on several moves.

The Merseyside club is negotiating many transactions following Liverpool’s quiet transfer market thus far in the post-Jurgen Klopp era.

After the retirements of Thiago, Adrian, and Joel Matip, Anfield has not welcomed any new first-team players.

That is about to change as the team works to address the problems that beset the team throughout last season’s collapse of their title campaign.

For new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool is attempting to sign a wide forward, a centre-back, and a defensive midfielder.

On July 22, Football Insider reported that Liverpool and Aston Villa are competing to sign Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen.

Liverpool is working on several deals, as negotiations continue in the coming days

Klopp was not allowed to spend the enormous sums of money that Chelsea and Manchester City, his competitors, could afford while he was at the club.

As a result, unlike rivals Man City, who are replete with talent, Liverpool now have a tiny pool of elite players and few squad choices that may affect a game.

In order to expand on Klopp’s efforts, Mohamed Salah, 32, and Virgil Van Dyke, 33, will need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Liverpool’s title challenge from the previous season collapsed as they lost five of their last eight Premier League games, including a 2-0 loss to Everton, their local rivals