This week’s soccer questions: where next for Arsenal and did Liverpool fumble Slot’s departure?
Summary
Arsenal narrowly lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain, with key moments and possession stats highlighting areas for improvement. Liverpool recently parted ways with manager Arne Slot and are close to hiring Andoni Iraola, after missing out on Xabi Alonso. Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona and showed readiness to adapt to the new team.Key Facts
- Arsenal lost the Champions League final after a penalty shootout and key errors.
- Arsenal had only 24.7% possession, the lowest in a Champions League final since records began.
- Paris Saint-Germain completed over 800 passes compared to Arsenal’s 196 in the game.
- Arsenal needs to improve especially in attack and possession to compete better against top teams.
- Liverpool dismissed manager Arne Slot two weeks after Xabi Alonso accepted Chelsea’s offer.
- Fans wanted Alonso for Liverpool because of his style and history with the club.
- Liverpool is close to hiring Andoni Iraola, who has less top-level experience but a style similar to former manager Klopp.
- Anthony Gordon transferred to Barcelona for £69.3 million and demonstrated good Spanish skills at his debut.
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