Arne Slot will leave London vindicated after “Liverpool’s chastening defeat against Chelsea.” In his debut Premier League campaign, the Dutchman’s refusal to rotate heavily while pursuing the club’s first title in five years has stood the test of scrutiny. This unwavering trust in a core starting XI has preserved rhythm and avoided the fitness crises that derailed rival squads. Suggests a recent report by The Express
From August to April, Liverpool’s line-up was a familiar refrain: “Alisson in goal, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson either side of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.