Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot is not surprised by his side’s flying start to the season, insisting that he had confidence in the quality of the squad when he took over from Juergen Klopp. Since Slot’s arrival at Anfield, the team has won 14 out of 16 matches across all competitions and sits comfortably at the top of the Premier League, two points ahead of defending champions Manchester City.

Looking to extend their lead as they face Aston Villa today, Liverpool is also excelling in Europe, leading the Champions League with a perfect record of four wins from four games.

“I don’t think surprise is the right word to use because I knew the quality of our team,” Slot explained to the media. “But quality is one thing, and consistency is another. I am not surprised because I see the energy my players put in every day.”

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While Slot acknowledges the role of luck in some of their close wins, he emphasized that the team’s hard work and commitment have been key to their success. “Most of our results were deserved, but some have been a close call,” he added. “When I started working with them, I saw how much effort they put in to achieve these results.”

Regarding forward Diogo Jota, who has been sidelined with injury since October 20, Slot confirmed that he doesn’t expect the player to return until after the international break. However, the manager remained tight-lipped about the details of Jota’s injury, stressing the importance of respecting privacy.