Arne Slot’s Liverpool is proving its mettle as the challenges intensify. The manager's knack for enhancing individual performances has propelled the club to the top of both the Premier League and the Champions League. Slot had requested that evaluations of Liverpool's potential be postponed until after a series of seven matches spanning the October and November international breaks. However, it’s not premature to assert that the team is serious, formidable, and thriving after six of those fixtures. The recent match at Anfield against Bayer Leverkusen provided Xabi Alonso with a chance to showcase why many believe he should succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool's manager. Yet, it was Slot’s name that resonated from the Kop following yet another victory, underscoring the effectiveness of the club's succession planning. Michael Edwards, the chief executive of football at Fenway Sports Group, who appointed Richard Hughes as Liverpool's sporting director, has demonstrated a remarkable ability in this regard.

Darwin Núñez is putting in the effort to demonstrate his value to Liverpool under manager Arne Slot. Although the striker has not been a prolific scorer in England, his relentless energy can disrupt opposing defenses and provide cover for the injured Diogo Jota. In a recent match against RB Leipzig, Mohamed Salah's header was on course to find the bottom corner when Núñez seized the moment. He sprinted in to ensure he got the final touch, scoring what would ultimately be the winning goal and helping maintain Liverpool's perfect start in the Champions League—a crucial goal for both him and the team. Liverpool has been nearly flawless under Slot's management, with the only blemish being a home defeat to Nottingham Forest. This strong performance has led the Dutch coach to frequently rely on the same players who have been effective, leaving others waiting for their chance on the bench.