Liverpool FC News: Arne Slot's Latest Comments on Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and More
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Real Madrid, discussing team news, tactics and player availability.
“I watched him in front of the television and only great memories of him in a Liverpool shirt...”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of the Champions League match against Real Madrid, discussing the upcoming game and the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Slot mentioned that Liverpool's recent 2-0 win over Aston Villa was a much-needed boost, marking their second win in eight games across all competitions.
Regarding Alexander-Arnold's return to Anfield, Slot guaranteed the player a “warm welcome,” expressing his positive memories of working with him and appreciation for his contributions to the team. Slot emphasized that his focus is on the upcoming match against Real Madrid, rather than Alexander-Arnold's departure or potential reception by the fans.
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"I can only tell you what kind of reception he will get from me... I have great memories of the player and human being. He was my vice-captain, my memories of him are only positive. I have memories watching him in… pic.twitter.com/Baj5kpmGkl
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Return to Anfield: A Warm Welcome Unlikely?
No, actually, Trent Alexander-Arnold expects a different reception. He's likely to get booed by Liverpool fans due to his controversial departure to Real Madrid. Despite this, he emphasized his love for the club won't change, saying “Whatever way I’m received, is the decision of the fans. I’ll always love the club, I’ll always be a fan of the club.”
“I can only tell you what reception he gets from me. I have great memories of the player and human, my vice captain. I have memories working with him that are only positive.
“I watched him in front of the television and only great memories of him in a Liverpool shirt. He will get a warm welcome from me but let's see how our fans react, I have no clue. A warm welcome from me, that is for certain.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided updates on the fitness of Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, and Alexander Isak ahead of the match against Real Madrid.
"All three are not available tomorrow. Jeremie and Alisson will both not be available for Sunday (at Manchester City). Isak we have to wait and see.
“He definitely is not starting, maybe he can be in the squad but he is still not training so we wait and see.”
Will Liverpool Stick with the Same Team Against Manchester City?
Arne Slot's response to whether the team that beat Aston Villa would be the same for the Manchester City match remains uncertain, as he didn't reveal his plans and focused on the upcoming game against Real Madrid.
“Sunday's game is not in my thinking when it comes to the line-up tomorrow. There are four days in between and we've had a lot of moments where there are only two days in between. It's like that tomorrow, but it's the same for both teams.
“The line-up will have nothing to do with what's happening on Sunday. The good thing is we won on Saturday - and that was about time for us to start winning again.
“Every game we play is a test, not the same as last season, we played both at home but we are away at City. Real had a lot of injuries and now they don't. We are a different team, City made a few changes likes us. Every game we play now is always a test to see where we are. That was a week ago, two weeks ago and same this week.”
Arne Slot Backs Florian Wirtz Despite Slow Start
Liverpool manager Arne Slot voiced his support for Florian Wirtz, saying the player is adapting well to life at the club despite a slow start to the season. Wirtz has yet to score in 14 appearances for Liverpool but has contributed three assists. Slot expressed confidence in Wirtz's abilities and believes he will soon start scoring.
“You can say he started one of the last four but also a few games this season too. It's not an excuse, just how it is, but we have played many times three in seven days, for a player from a different league, the Premier League is a bit more intense, especially in all the games and the top games.
“If you look at that he has played a lot, had an impact in many games, unlucky in the end product by himself at times and the teammates.
"He can create a lot for the team, he will score but I don't think it comes as surprise to anyone if you are 22 to a new league, it might need some adjustment. Gravenberch was sitting here just now and took him a while to adjust, maybe even longer than it took Florian.”
Ryan Gravenberch on Shooting More Often
Ryan Gravenberch's dad has been encouraging him to shoot more, and it seems like the advice is paying off. Gravenberch scored a goal against Aston Villa after taking his dad's advice to heart, saying, “You saw what happened in the game against Villa, I shoot and it gets deflected. So I have to shoot more.”
“I didn't tell him to shoot more, but he has been in and around the box more now. The main thing he has to do is set up the attacks and sort out the defence, but once in a while he can be a help offensively.
“This week he had a bit of luck and it got a deflection and that led to a goal.”
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