This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arne Slot Explains How Liverpool Can Replace Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Game-Breaking Quality. Rather than Liverpool’s new right back Jeremie Frimpong, Arne Slot has tipped Florian Wirtz to replicate the creativity which his side lost through Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid.

Arne Slot has the important task this summer of not only bedding in new Liverpool signings, but also replacing a key member of his leadership group.

With his departure to Real Madrid, Liverpool coach Arne Slot has identified Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement for the 2025-26 season. Trent Alexander-Arnold completed a sensational transfer to Real Madrid and was officially unveiled during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025,

Arnold's departure to Real Madrid has left Liverpool wanting for creativity but the signing of attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz can help offset that deficiency, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said.

Liverpool have made some significant additions to their squad in the ongoing transfer window. One such prominent name that has arrived at Anfield this summer is Florian Wirtz. The German star signed a five-year contract with Liverpool for a reported fee of £116m in June.

The Reds were never going to find a like-for-like replacement in the transfer market for Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, but Arne Slot feels the team ultimately found the right solution.

Arne Slot has hailed Liverpool's new "weapon" Florian Wirtz, saying the club-record signing can help fill the creative void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid.

Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool Arrival Signals New Era of Creative FreedomLiverpool’s record-breaking summer signing Florian Wirtz has spoken about the freedom he has been given by Arne Slot, as the