Freddie Woodman Embracing Liverpool Life Under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s new shot-stopper Freddie Woodman is soaking up every moment of his fresh start at Anfield. The 28-year-old joined the Premier League champions this summer and already finds himself surrounded by elite company in the shape of Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili. For Woodman, the transition to life on Merseyside has been smooth, uplifting and energised by the atmosphere Arne Slot has fostered since succeeding Jürgen Klopp.
Surrounded by Goalkeeping Royalty
Pre-season in Hong Kong has been more than just a training camp for Woodman — it has been a masterclass. Working daily with Alisson and Mamardashvili, he is clearly inspired.
“It’s been brilliant. I think we’ve worked well, especially while we’ve been here in Hong Kong. It’s been hard work, hard graft and we are pushing each other and, I think, getting the best out of each other,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.
“Working with Ali, for myself I’m getting to work with one of the best in the world and I’m just trying to take bits from his game and put them into my game. It’s the same with Giorgi as well – they are world-class goalkeepers, top goalkeepers, and it’s a joy to work with them every day.”
The mutual drive within Liverpool’s goalkeeping unit is evident. It is not just about talent — it is about mentality, consistency and the hunger to improve. Woodman’s attitude fits right in.
Rising to the Challenge
Walking into a dressing room full of title winners could be intimidating. But for Woodman, it has been an opportunity to learn and thrive.
“Ultimately you come into a building full of world-class players and you get to know they are nice human beings and normal people firstly.
“It’s been great to get to know everyone on that note and then obviously you get on the training pitch and you go and play your matches and you see the quality and you see the standard.
“For me personally [it’s about] trying to get to that level as quick as possible and help the team where I can.”
That sense of humility, mixed with ambition, has been a key trait in Slot’s evolving Liverpool squad — one built on unity, intensity and shared goals.
Mentoring the Next Generation
While Woodman is focused on improving his own game, he also welcomes the chance to guide the next wave of Liverpool talent. With young prospects Armin Pecsi and Kornel Misciur on tour, he sees the value in passing down experience.
“One hundred per cent. Where I can share my experience – I’ve played 300 senior games, a lot in the Championship and I’m sure those boys will try to go out and play and do the rounds.
“So I’m just trying to share my experience where I can and help the young lads. When I was a young lad I had it with Tim Krul and Rob Elliot, they helped me massively when I was a young lad at Newcastle [United] and I guess this is my turn to share my experience and help them.”
Living the Liverpool Dream
For Woodman, arriving at Liverpool was more than just a new contract — it was a dream fulfilled. His move from Preston North End happened quickly, but it was handled with care and warmth.
“Obviously [it was] unbelievable for me personally to sign for this club,” he recalled.
“The transition has been lovely, everyone at the club has made me feel welcome, the lads have been brilliant and it’s been nice to come away on tour and get to know everyone.
“I was on holiday with the family and eyeing up my options and got a message from Richard Hughes and it moved from there. It moved really quickly and I was absolutely delighted.
“It was a nice moment for me to sign for the club [and] have my wife and my daughter there and share that moment, and then quickly up to the AXA [Training Centre] and quickly getting to know everyone.”
In Arne Slot’s Liverpool, every player has a role to play, and Freddie Woodman looks set to become a valuable figure in the club’s present and future.
