Liverpool fans are bracing for a busy stretch as the team gears up for seven games in just 22 days and Arne Slot has already spoken on the details.
Head coach Arne Slot, fresh off three straight Premier League wins, spoke to the press ahead of the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest.
When asked about how he plans to handle the jam-packed schedule, Slot confidently said, “We have more than 11 very good players.”
Slot acknowledged the contributions of players like Jarrell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas, who played the full 90 minutes during the international break. He praised his squad depth, saying it was a “present” from national team coaches.
Chiesa, Kelleher, and the Liverpool squad depth – Arne Slot
One of the main talking points was the potential involvement of Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger has only trained a few times with the squad, but Slot hinted that he could feature soon, stating,
“Chiesa has trained 3 or 4 times, so let’s see how he does today because we have more than 20 players to choose from.” Fans are hoping to see his dazzling footwork on the pitch soon.
Slot also touched on the situation with Caoimhín Kelleher, who remains an important backup for Alisson. Slot mentioned that it’s normal for a player like Kelleher to want more game time but praised him for handling the competition with Alisson professionally. Slot added, “It’s clear Alisson is No.1, but it’s a good thing Kelleher wants to play.”
Despite injuries to Harvey Elliott, the Liverpool boss remains confident in his team’s ability to perform. Slot explained that the entire squad, including younger players, would need to step up during this crucial period.
While fans may be focused on Mohamed Salah’s future, with rumours of a contract extension or potential move swirling, Slot chose to sidestep the conversation, humorously calling it “the boring answer.” However, the team is fully focused on the busy weeks ahead.
Liverpool fans will be hoping the team continues their momentum as they face Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Will the Reds keep their winning streak alive? Only time will tell, but with Slot’s rotation strategy in place, Liverpool seems ready for the challenge.
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