Liverpool's acquisition of Arne Slot is the most significant move in the Premier League this summer, according to former Reds star Michael Owen.
Following a nearly nine-year tenure at Merseyside, Jurgen Klopp left Anfield this summer, marking the beginning of a new era
His successor, Slot, might have been apprehensive about stepping into such large shoes, but his time at the helm has been impressive so far.
The pre-season was relatively flawless, with notable victories against Arsenal and fierce rivals Manchester United
However, when it comes to transfers, Liverpool's performance has been less than stellar
Despite the lack of new signings, Owen believes that Liverpool has already made the most crucial move in the league by bringing in Slot
Owen:
"When you talk about who's the biggest signing in the Premier League this summer, it's Arne Slot.
"Slot showed some great signs in pre-season because that game against Manchester United was a big game for him.
“All the eyes were on him, talk about pressure. That is the biggest role to fill in the Premier League this summer.
“Jurgen Klopp leaving after all that time, that is the biggest signing and he's got more pressure on him than anybody else in the Premier League.
"Even though it's pre-season friendly, because of who it was against, I think that, straight away,
“Liverpool fans will be quietly excited.
“It's good early signs and enough to get the crowd really backing you, get that belief, get the players understanding that your standards are high because they need to be high to go and win the Premier League, they need to be super high."
the expectation for Slot is that he'll emulate Klopp, if not better that feat, after inheriting a much stronger squad than the one Rodgers left behind.
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