'Many of us at Liverpool expected a downfall when Jurgen Klopp left, like with Wenger, Ferguson and others. We didn’t expect to be where we are today - and that's largely thanks to Arne' Alexis Mac Allister explains his initial expectations of Arne Slot

Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

The list of clubs who’ve struggled to adjust after losing a long-serving manager is rather longer than the list of those who haven’t. Regardless of Arne Slot’s capabilities, this season’s events at Anfield are surprising even to members of the squad.

Liverpool are six points clear at the top of the Premier League and are still in the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. New manager Slot has the Reds scoring goals for fun and winning games with ruthless consistency, and it’s no mean feat for a successor to a legendary manager.