This is what I can’t understand why we signed him? Maybe the relatively low price given his age & homegrown, & at least an elite level speed. But his on the ball skills and football IQ are severely lacking. As @distancecovered.bsky.social said, he defends like an attacker, attacks like a defender

I guested on @distancecovered.bsky.social's latest podcast episode. We discussed the 4-0 loss to City, Slot’s future and ways in which the Reds can potentially hurt PSG. Top fun for anyone who isn’t a Liverpool fan, therapy for anyone who is.

Yep, I agree. Josh has nailed it. This section in particular is where I find myself.

. @distancecovered.bsky.social has written everything I’d normally say about Slot and the squad and the current predicament so go read it open.substack.com/pub/distance...

Just recorded another therapy session (podcast) with @distancecovered.bsky.social. Out later today. #SlotOut #SlotIn #WhoKnows

Just recorded the latest @distancecovered.bsky.social podcast on Liverpool’s heist at Forest. Out tomorrow.

Florian starting to come on. From @distancecovered.bsky.social latest: #LFC

Thoroughly agree with @distancecovered.bsky.social. The wide options are so poor for a team of Liverpool's stature. It's an eyesore every game.

So @distancecovered.bsky.social sums up where I am on Slot. open.substack.com/pub/distance...

Little tweak of perspective after the last 7 months of squad building from @distancecovered.bsky.social. Love the idea of shopping on the top shelf. Just don't be gaudy and stupid, nerds.

Thought about a point @distancecovered.bsky.social made in his Substack this morning. Liverpool have signed quite a few defenders recently from back 5 systems. Wonder if theres something there they've noticed with regards to development / versatility in the roles open.substack.com/pub/distance...

> @distancecovered.bsky.social: “If Slot does get fired inside the next six months, it’s my belief that Hughes will be largely responsible for his failure, having made his job much harder than it was last season.” > fully agree open.substack.com/pub/distance...

Released the 100th episode of my podcast today. Talked all things Liverpool with special guest @mixedknuts.bsky.social. Free to listen. open.substack.com/pub/distance...

Thanks, @distancecovered.bsky.social. I've now got this twinge that the Summer of 2026 will be to CBs what 2023 was to our CMs. Total revolution. Read up and prepare for the carnage.

Finding a new centre-back for Liverpool on my Substack this week.

Hey, @distancecovered.bsky.social. You teasing data mofo. Gotta wait until Friday for you to put down the pie/charts to finish this? (distancecovered.substack.com/p/scouting-c...

I’d argue the same tbh. This is more about Kerkez actually getting to the byline again. Something we’ve barely witnessed all season.

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Thanks to @distancecovered.bsky.social, @bychrissmith.bsky.social, Chloe Bloxam, @adamlsmith.bsky.social and @andrewbeasleyfootball.com for giving their views on you-know-who to @sport.theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

With Cody out with an injury and Mo heading to AFCON (no matter what happens tomorrow), I agree with @distancecovered.bsky.social that we may see the diamond for a bit longer. At least until Cody and Mo are back and Liverpool maybe sign another winger in January. open.substack.com/pub/distance...

This sums up the weekend. open.substack.com/pub/distance...

I’d prioritise rebalancing the squad first. Guehi and Semenyo would help. Then I’d weigh up whether Slot is still terrible at his job. If yes, liquidate.

Liverpool very good at 0-0 followed by a monumental head loss after conceding the opener from yet another set piece.

I recently subscribed to Josh Williams' @distancecovered.bsky.social newsletter/podcast and I got some gift months of subscription to give out, let me know if you are interested #LFC

This is great from @distancecovered.bsky.social and @htomufc.bsky.social, but it’s absolutely damning of either Slot or the recruitment team at Liverpool (or both). Not sure what the solution is, other than spending a small fortune in January (again). youtu.be/crQQtbQwLLw?...

This is why they invite me to parties.

I guested on the latest @distancecovered.bsky.social podcast - a Q&A special. Includes data on a potential Mac Allister fall off, height vs set pieces and Slot's player turnover with Feyenoord. Which LFC new boys have been good or bad? What's up with Salah? And who are my five favourite bands?

Given the amount of squad and starting XI churn I would have taken 15 points from 7 at the start of the season... I told @distancecovered.bsky.social that the start of the season was our "period of maximum vulnerability". Not sure I pictured this journey of getting to 15 from 7 tho....#lfc

Had another look at Liverpool against Palace last night. Enjoyed this moment in the first half. Funny bad.

Did Liverpool play well against Burnley? What’s up with Salah? Has Wirtz arrived yet? How good is Gravenberch? Should we worry about Atletico Madrid and Everton? @distancecovered.bsky.social and I discuss all this in his new podcast episode: distancecovered.substack.com/p/episode-08...

"I'd say he's very similar to Odegaard..." @distancecovered.bsky.social on new #avfc signing: Harvey Elliott.

Will Liverpool ever stop spending? Why is Richard Hughes willing to dedicate over £100m to Isak? Has FSG’s transfer policy changed? Could Isak play with Hugo Ekitike? Liverpool still need a new centre-back, right? @distancecovered.bsky.social and I get into all this in his latest podcast:

Very good this. It’s important during the frenzy of transfers to understand the potential risks, which there clearly are with Ekitike. Hopefully helps with tempering expectations.

This sums up my opinions. He’s not the finished article. He’s not a clinical number 9. But he’s young & offers much more to his game than a typical striker. He can link the attack & create chances. I don’t think he sets the world alight, but there’s a player in there. bsky.app/profile/dist...

Fair, balanced, assessment of the new kid on the block. Lots to sort out, but backing Slot to improve players has paid off massively so far. Let's hope that trend continues.

I like that! Saw Josh Williams @distancecovered.bsky.social mention shades of Nwankwo Kanu, and I loved that!

Honoured to be the guest on a Jota episode of @distancecovered.bsky.social's podcast. It's free to listen. Just to say, it's emotional. I get really choked up near the end, so bear that in mind. But it's also a celebration of the great player and better person he was. I'm grateful to have done it.

Few days in Naples.

I freaking love Josh. And yes I’d keep Nunez coz he would love to play with Wirtz

As we get closer to seeing him in red, this is as good a piece as any on the magician that is Florian Wirtz.

Lovely write up here, typical of Josh and his work. I’m really excited to see what Wirtz does in the Premier League.

“An artist, albeit one who gets really angry whenever somebody steals his brushes” Really excellent analysis by Josh on a seriously excellent talent - Florian Wirtz.

Frimpong isn’t Trent’s replacement. Wirtz is.

Great article on what Wirtz brings

"The only player in the final third counting the beat." What a fucking line.

If this doesn't get you excited from @distancecovered.bsky.social, I don't know what will.

You all are in for a treat. The thing that is absolutely mind blowing to me that was pointed out by Josh Williams with @distancecovered.bsky.social is the amount of touches he takes per game compared to, well, everyone. Recommend his piece on it as well.