Arne Slot stated he can’t be distracted by Liverpool’s upcoming showdowns with Actual Madrid and Manchester Metropolis because the injury-hit Premier League leaders go to Southampton on Sunday. Slot has made a outstanding begin to his time in control of the Reds, profitable 15 of his first 17 video games in all competitions. That has propelled Liverpool right into a five-point lead over Metropolis on the high of the Premier League and to the summit of the new-format Champions League.
“It might be a bit unusual if I let you know I am not having fun with being within the place we’re in now, however we additionally perceive we’re solely 11 (league) video games in now, in order that’s a number of video games to be performed,” stated Slot at his pre-match press convention on Friday.
A visit to bottom-of-the-table Southampton seems the perfect appetiser to 2 enormous clashes as Madrid go to Anfield on Wednesday earlier than a showdown with Metropolis on December 1.
However Slot is cautious of the menace posed by the Saints, who’ve typically dominated possession with out reward on their return to the top-flight.
“We certainly have unbelievable fixtures developing, beginning with Southampton,” added Slot.
“It isn’t going to be simple even when everybody feels it’s (as a result of they’re) backside of the league. (Southampton) don’t play in any respect like this they usually made it troublesome for groups which are within the high three of 4.
“Their taking part in fashion could be very fascinating, it’s a pleasure to look at their video games.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold may very well be again in time to face Madrid, however is unlikely to return from a hamstring harm this weekend, whereas Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota stay out.
Liverpool’s title rivals obtained a significant increase this week as Pep Guardiola prolonged his contract as Manchester Metropolis boss till 2027.
Slot is a confessed admirer of the previous Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach, who has led Metropolis to 6 Premier League titles up to now seven seasons.
“That is excellent news for Metropolis initially, and likewise excellent news for the league as a result of I believe everybody needs to have the perfect managers potential and the perfect gamers over right here,” stated Slot.
“Then again Metropolis have so many high quality gamers that if he made the selection to depart the membership I might by no means anticipate them to be backside of the league subsequent season.”
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