August 16, (THEWILL) – Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has confirmed that Martin Zubimendi, a key transfer target for the club, has decided not to join from Real Sociedad. The Euro 2024 winner was seen as an ideal candidate for the defensive midfield role in Liverpool’s first major signing since Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp.
Slot acknowledged the strength of the current squad and the difficulty in finding players who can improve it. He mentioned that Wataru Endo performed well in pre-season and expressed confidence in the team’s current position. The manager also noted that sporting director Richard Hughes is still working on strengthening the squad.
Despite the setback with Zubimendi, Slot remains optimistic about Liverpool’s title chances. He dismissed the notion that not adding new players would weaken the team, arguing that improvement can come through training and development of existing players.
The Dutch manager emphasised the importance of maintaining positive energy within the group, suggesting that constantly bringing in new players can sometimes have a negative impact on team dynamics.
Liverpool will begin their English Premier League campaign with an away match against Ipswich on Saturday. Fans will be eager to see how Slot’s approach translates on the pitch as the team aims to improve on last season’s third-place finish.
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