Slot has changed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool supervisor after the German, who led the Reds to the Carabao Cup and a third-placed top-flight end final season, left the membership on the finish of 2023-24.
The Dutchman’s first Premier League recreation shall be at promoted Ipswich City on Saturday (12:30 BST).
“We’re at all times speaking about transfers but additionally a really constructive factor that we saved our gamers and they’re in a great place. Jurgen left the workforce in a great place and we try to construct from there.
“Final season was additionally a season the place they received a trophy with this workforce so we hope and aiming for a similar however it’s not going to be straightforward as a result of there are a whole lot of good and robust groups within the Premier League who’ve strengthened their squads. We’re wanting ahead to the problem.”
This summer time, Liverpool have bought ahead Fabio Carvalho to Brentford in a deal price £27.5m, whereas defender Joel Matip, midfielder Thiago Alcantara and keeper Adrian have left the membership.
Slot was requested if not including to the squad would make a workforce weaker however he rejected the suggestion.
“For those who don’t strengthen the workforce you get weaker, that’s a bit bizarre,” he stated. “Usually, you both keep the identical and I really imagine on the coaching floor you could assist gamers and the workforce to enhance.
“Perhaps what you imply is that if the golf equipment round you strengthen the workforce then possibly they turn out to be higher however it’s not at all times true that when you herald gamers that the workforce turn out to be stronger.
“We – and I imply Richard and me – try to strengthen the squad and if we predict we’ve discovered somebody we attempt to deliver him in.
“Sadly, the one we thought may assist us stated no. Within the background, Richard is making an attempt to enhance the workforce however my principal focus is on Ipswich.”
