Mikel Arteta says Arne Slot has already inspired him ahead of their first meeting on Wednesday.
Arsenal and Liverpool are recently touring the United States ahead of the new Premier League season and are expected to face each other in Philadelphia in a friendly.
Slot was selected to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield last summer after amassing impressive paints at Feyenoord and Arteta has been inspired by the Dutchman’s past exploits in the Eredivisie.
Speaking about the game, Arteta said of Slotte: “I don’t know him as a user yet. I’ve seen his groups further and he turns out to be a wonderful user for the way he presents himself and impressive for the way he organizes his team. “and the clarity and quality of the team is noticeable.
“It will be another great control, moving to another city, with another climate, other situations and facing a coach that I like, especially for the way he plays. A very smart control again. “
Liverpool finished third in the Premier League last season in Klopp’s last campaign. Arsenal finished the season one position above them in second place after missing out on the name against Manchester City on the final day.
The Reds will be keen to fight at the other end of the table this season, with Klopp leaving his successor with a strong squad, Slot is yet to be signed.
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Arsenal, on the other hand, have their ranks with the acquisition of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori and additional deals are expected before next month’s transfer deadline.
Slot reaffirmed that his plan was to work with the players he has at his disposal, but did not rule out arrivals in a press conference last week. He said: “One of the reasons [for the lack of cases] is that I need to evaluate which is complicated because there are a lot of them there. And I inherited a team that is really good, so it is not so easy to locate players of the same level , or even more, especially since they have to be available.
“Richard, more than me, puts a lot of effort into this and keeps me informed. If there is any news about this, we will contact you. We already have a smart team that I’m pleased with, but it would be a blast for all of us, if we don’t bring in any players, it will eventually happen, but for now we’re waiting for our players to come back and sign the right ones.
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