The slot’s “Leaderpool” threatens Madrid and equals Carletto’s historical record

Real Madrid look at Wednesday’s Champions League opponents Liverpool with respect (historical and current). as befits one of the strongest teams on the continent. In fact, among the top five leagues, only PSG (2.67 points per game) and Bayern Munich (2.64) are superior to Dutchman Arne Slot’s team (2.58) in the imaginary classification of the top five European leagues.

He Regarding the match at Anfield, Real Madrid is looking for another historical fact: The 46-year-old former Feyenoord manager equaled the record of Carlo Ancelotti, who, while coaching Chelsea in 2009, was the only manager making his debut in the Premier League to: At the start of the campaign, he scored 10 victories in the first 12 days. Guus Hiddink also achieved this in 2009, but not at the start of the campaign.

The number of slots is scandalous: in England the Reds were only opposed by Forest (0-1) and Arsenal (2-2), Well, West Ham and Brighton also lost to Poole in the League Cup. The Premier has 10 wins in 12 games and a scoring balance of 24-8. But this Liverpool is not limited to the local sphere. In the Champions League, Salah and company lead the overall table with four wins from four and a goal balance of 10-1. Does anyone give more?

In historical terms, tAfter 12 days, only United, at 93–94, had a greater lead (nine over Norwich) than Poole over City. right now (eight). So Sunday’s game (17:00) against City could be crucial in increasing the margin (+11), which already seems huge.

To get an idea of ​​the surprise that comes with Slot’s arrival in Liverpool Let’s turn to Paul Joyce, the famous journalist of The Times, who analyzes it this way: “The slot was a surprise to everyone.

“Jurgen Klopp was such an important figure, so beloved, that expectations for Arne were much lower, especially when you consider that, with the exception of the signing of Chiesa, this is the same squad that finished poorly last season.”

Joyce gives us the key to this very positive start: “He is a very calm coach who focuses on improving the players. and the players love it… and they responded. Liverpool are now less chaotic and more controlled and that has helped. Players like Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander Arnold are entering the final year of their contracts and want to achieve that title no matter what. And others, like Konate, Gravenberch or Luis Diaz, have improved significantly compared to last season.”

A ‘In short, Leaderpool, who is impressive in England. and in the Champions League. And Real Madrid arrives on Wednesday…