Liverpool dismisses 4-players from first team squad

Liverpool judging by their silent moves in pre-season are preparing for a surprising 2024/25 season despite being so quiet in the transfer window, and for Arne Slot, he is about to get ruthless with his first-team squad.

The Liverpool head coach has reportedly cut four young talents from the first-team squad, with the latest reports stating that Ben Doak, Tyler Morton, Lewis Koumas and Harvey Blair have all been sent back to the under-21s. The four youngsters all featured in the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.

Despite a quiet transfer window with no major signings yet, the Reds are poised to land teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha and are actively pursuing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. However, the decision to demote these four players suggests that Liverpool is gearing up for significant moves before the season kicks off.

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The quartet recently participated in a behind-closed-doors friendly against their premier league opponent on first day of the season, Ipswich, where they played a key role in Liverpool’s 5-2 victory.

Yet, their return to the under-21s signals a potential exit from Anfield, with Doak attracting loan interest from Premier League clubs Brentford and Southampton, as well as Championship side Leicester City. Tyler Morton, who impressed on loan at Hull City last season, is also on the radar of Serie A’s Atalanta and Bundesliga’s RB Leipzig.

As Liverpool continues to assess its squad, Slot has defended the club’s cautious approach to the transfer market, emphasizing the high standards required for any new signings. He assured fans that both he and sporting director Richard Hughes are working diligently to find the right players to bolster the team.

With the new season on the horizon, all eyes will be on Liverpool as they navigate the final weeks of the transfer window.