Before one of the central clashes in the 25th round of the English Premier League, Liverpool manager Arne Slot shared his thoughts on the match against Manchester City. On Sunday, February 8th, the Merseyside club will host Manchester United at Anfield. The specialist openly expressed confidence that his team could compete equally with any opponent.
The slot, first of all, reminded me of the away match. He said that in the first half of that game, "City" gained almost complete dominance, and this was an important signal showing which stage "Liverpool" was in. That is, the team is still on the path of development, and in some episodes, there is a lack of strength against major opponents.
At the same time, Slot emphasized that he understands the value of Sunday's result well, as such games directly affect the fate of the season. In his opinion, the decisive moment is just beginning, and every point is worth gold.
The coach emphasized Manchester City's strength. He cited City as the team that defeated Newcastle, which Liverpool defeated on the weekend, in the League Cup semi-final with a substitute squad. This shows how broad the squad, large resources, and stable quality of Guardiola's team is.
The main focus of the slot is this: Liverpool wants to look different at their stadium, in front of their fans. He said the team had already proven they could compete equally against almost any opponent, except for moments like the first half of that game against City and the opening part of the match against Crystal Palace.
But there is also a problem: stability. Slot openly admitted - the team could not consistently achieve the same high level of results. But he showed that he can compete and create difficulties for many teams. Now, in the match against City, he intends to prove this opportunity in practice and showcase himself in a new light.
For information, Liverpool currently sits in 6th place in the Premier League table with 39 points. Manchester City sits in second place with 47 points. So, the match at Anfield will be a very important "psychological test" not only for prestige, but also for the big goals of the tournament.
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