Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has heaped praise on Liverpool’s blistering start to the season and their ambitious transfer business under new boss Arne Slot.
Speaking on Liverpool’s perfect opening run, Mikel highlighted both the team’s performances and their squad reinforcements — most notably the record signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak.
🗣️ “I think the way Liverpool are playing, they look really strong. They’ve won three games out of three. Arne Slot again, they’ve brought in some unbelievable players. It looks like when you talk about the Galacticos of Spain, you know, the Real Madrid, they look like the Galacticos of England.”
Mikel emphasized that on paper, Liverpool appear formidable, with Isak’s arrival only adding to the firepower of a squad already brimming with quality.
🗣️ “The players that Arne Slot has brought into the football club now include Isak. Liverpool, they look scary on paper, they look scary, but this is the Premier League, the Premier League is the toughest in the world.”
The Nigerian’s remarks capture the growing excitement around Slot’s Liverpool project, with many already labeling the champions as clear favorites to retain their crown — though Mikel was quick to underline that the unpredictability of the Premier League means nothing can be taken for granted.
