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Pundits focused on £450m spend 'favour other clubs' - Slot

Pundits focused on £450m spend 'favour other clubs' - Slot

Summary

Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed criticism over the club's recent £450 million spending on new players. He highlighted that Liverpool also made over £250 million through player sales. Slot emphasized the club's focus on signing young talent and preparing for their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, where new signing Alexander Isak is expected to participate.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool spent £450 million on eight new players during the summer.
  • The club set a British record by signing Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125 million.
  • Liverpool offset their spending by earning over £250 million from player sales.
  • All eight new signings are aged 25 or under.
  • Isak is expected to participate in the Champions League game against Atletico Madrid but will not play the full 90 minutes.
  • Isak trained alone at Newcastle to complete his transfer to Liverpool.
  • Isak has played only briefly this season for Sweden in a match against Kosovo.

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