Slot: We won't take direct route on transfers

ARNE

- By IAN DOYLE

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot

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Slot is adamant Liverpool's recruitment plans will not be affected by the shift towards a more direct style of play in the Premier League this season.The Reds have suffered a disappointing defence of their record-equalling 20th championship, not helped by more teams assuming a more aggressive, set-piece led approach.

Slot admitted on Monday most of the games he had watched in the Premier League this season were “not a joy to watch”, echoing concerns from an increasing number of observers about the entertainment value offered by the division.

Having been the least productive side at set-pieces in the topflight until the turn of the year, no team has scored from more non-penalty dead-ball situations in the Premier League this calendar year than Liverpool.