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Are Liverpool aiming to defend Premier League crown without a direct number nine?

2025-06-27 3,939 Dailymotion

As Arne Slot begins his first full summer in charge, Liverpool’s transfer approach raises a familiar tactical question: will they once again go without an out-and-out number nine? Fresh off a Premier League title win, the early signs suggest Slot is prioritising flexibility over a fixed focal point up front.<br />We spoke to Will Rooney of LiverpoolWorld to get his insight on whether Slot’s side can retain their crown with this strategy, and how the club’s recruitment reflects a long-term belief in adaptability over convention.

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