Arne Slot is set to evaluate his left-back options as pre-season begins, with the inclusion of two promising young players anticipated. Slot has commenced his role as Liverpool's head coach, with official duties starting on July 1, marking the start of a new chapter.
His initial work involves a squad currently on holiday or fulfilling international commitments, with pre-season meetings scheduled for July. The early pre-season squads will mainly consist of young and peripheral players, as many key players are involved in the Euros and World Cup qualifiers. Luke Chambers, 19, and Owen Beck, 21, are among those expected to benefit from this opportunity, returning from their loan spells at Wigan and Dundee, respectively.
According to The Athletic's Andy Jones, Slot is eager to assess his left-back choices, with Chambers and Beck being potential candidates. This situation arises as Andy Robertson is engaged with the Scottish national team and Kostas Tsimikas faces uncertainty over his long-term position due to an injury that excluded him from the Greek squad for the matches against Germany and Malta.
Slot's arrival signals a new opportunity for all players, potentially allowing Chambers and Beck to compete for permanent positions in the first-team squad. Chambers was part of Jurgen Klopp's senior team earlier in the season, making four appearances, including starts against Toulouse and Union SG, before transferring to Wigan in January.
He quickly became a vital player for the League One team, playing as both a left-back and a centre-back in 18 games. Beck's stint at Dundee included a temporary return to Liverpool in January to help during an injury crisis, which saw him play against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
The Welsh player had a successful season at Dundee, appearing 28 times and excelling as a left wing-back, scoring two goals and providing four assists. Both players are now poised to make the most of the pre-season under Slot's guidance..
