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Aug 2024
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Where are the transfers, Slot's system &...

THE ATHLETIC
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We're back for the new season! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest insight on Liverpool from their US pre-season tour.

Joining from Philadelphia, fresh from Liverpool's 2-1 win over Arsenal, James discusses his food adventures on tour as well as discussing the differences Arne Slot is looking to install after succeeding Jurgen Klopp as head coach.

The panel discuss a quiet summer on the transfer front, including the importance of a need for a new central midfield player to fit into Slot's new system he's implementing ahead of the new season.

Plus there's the latest on the contract front as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all head into the final year of their current deals.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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