Liverpool manager Arne Slot has defended the club's summer transfer business after spending £446 million on new signings, the highest amount ever spent by the Premier League club in a single transfer window.

Slot stated that he remains satisfied with the transfer decisions made during the summer, despite ongoing injury concerns affecting the squad. The Dutch manager emphasized that the extent of the injury problems could not have been anticipated when planning the transfer strategy.

"I'm happy with what we did," Slot said regarding the summer recruitment. He stressed that the club's medical team and management could not have predicted the injury issues that have subsequently impacted player availability.

The record spending represents a significant investment in the squad as Slot took over managerial duties at Anfield. The transfer activity included multiple high-profile signings as the club looked to strengthen various positions across the team.

Slot's comments come as Liverpool continues to manage player fitness issues that have affected squad rotation options. The manager maintains that despite the unforeseen circumstances, the club's approach to the transfer market was appropriate given the information available at the time.