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Arne Slot believes Liverpool can bounce back next season by signing quality wingers

The Guardian UK Monday 25 May 2026, 16:00 UTC By Andy Hunter 1 min read
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Arne Slot believes Liverpool can improve next season by signing quality wingers, citing a decline in wide area contributions this past campaign. The manager highlighted that the team's recent struggles, which included a low points total, were partly due to the failure to replace Luis Díaz and diminishing returns from Mohamed Salah.

  • Mohamed Salah leaving after Luis Díaz not replaced

  • ‘In general you see more and more focus on wingers’

Arne Slot has highlighted the importance of wingers to Liverpool’s prospects of recovery, and claimed this season’s disappointment can be rectified with the correct squad additions.

Liverpool ended a difficult campaign by qualifying for the Champions League but also their lowest points total and goals scored since 2015-16, a season in which Brendan Rodgers was sacked and replaced by Jürgen Klopp. A sharp decline in goals and assists from wide areas was a factor, with Liverpool failing to replace Luis Díaz, and Mohamed Salah’s impact diminishing in his final season at the club.

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