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.

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.

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.

Real Madrid summer signing Trent Alexander-Arnold has this week come in for some well-earned praise on the part of his former manager.This comes after Arne Slot moved to make clear his appreciation

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.

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.