liverpool manager Arne Slot Defies Calls for Radical Change Amidst Deepening Crisis
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has firmly rejected suggestions of a dramatic tactical overhaul to address the team’s alarming slump in form, stating bluntly, “I don’t even have five defenders.” The club is currently navigating a arduous period, having suffered nine defeats in their last 12 games, prompting scrutiny of Slot’s approach.
Speaking to reporters, Slot defended his current system, arguing it remains the best fit for his squad given their established playing styles and limited training time.”The system we are playing now suits the players best. They have played this system probably throughout their whole career and ther is hardly any training time for us. So it is almost unachievable to change our complete idea about football if we play every two days,” he explained. He also acknowledged the constant need to rotate the lineup due to player unavailability, hindering consistency.
Slot drew parallels to manchester City‘s struggles last season, where they experienced a run of one win in 13 games before mounting a title challenge this season, emphasizing the importance of quality within the team. “They have quality and we have quality. The best chance to come out of a situation like this is that we as a team and me as a manager bring the best out of these players again to bring us back to winning ways,” Slot stated.
The Liverpool manager also revealed a more supportive dynamic with his father, Arend, who was previously critical even during successful periods. “As a dad, he knows how difficult it is for me,” Slot said. “To give me another hit is not the best thing you can do as a dad. He is a bit more supportive now than when we are winning.”
