Arne Slot has already picked Florian Wirtz’s attacking midfield partner in new Liverpool system next year

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Liverpool’s plans for next season are starting to take shape, and Arne Slot already seems to know who he wants as his main creators. Liverpool did not sign him for one season, and we know he will be a major player next year.

Barroso/Europa Press/Getty Images Szoboszlai has been Liverpool’s best player this season. He has produced big moments, covered huge ground and shown again that he can play almost anywhere across midfield and attack.But according to James Pearce in The Athletic, Slot’s longer-term idea is to use the Hungarian further forward, alongside Wirtz.Pearce explained: “There’s been a lot of talk about going to a back three next season but that’s not a system Slot has favoured.

The problem is that Liverpool have rarely been able to properly test it, with one of the two usually unavailable.Now Ekitike’s injury has complicated the plan further.If he is not available until the middle of next season at the earliest, Liverpool either need another striker, a temporary internal solution or a tactical adjustment. Ekitike vs Pedro! 🥊 Who has had the best debut season at their new clubs?