On the eve of Liverpool's first away match against Ipswich in the first round of the new Premier League season, manager Sloter expressed his views on a number of key topics at the pre-match press conference. Firstly, in response to the team's recruitment in the summer transfer window, Slotter said frankly that despite the fact that Liverpool's squad is already quite strong, they suffered a setback when they tried to bring in Spanish midfielder Subi Mendi, who ultimately chose to refuse to join the team. He emphasized that despite the loss of players such as Thiago, Matip and Adrian, the team, under the leadership of Richard Hughes, remains positive and is committed to improving the strength of the team by tapping into the potential of the existing lineup.
Speaking about players' contracts, Slotter deftly avoided any direct discussion about the details of the contracts of core players such as Salah, Van Dyke and Arnold, but he was adamant that all of these players will feature in tomorrow night's game and contribute to the team.
When reviewing the team's preseason performance, Slaughter spoke highly of it. He believes that pre-season is crucial for the team to prepare for the new season, and through a series of warm-up matches, the team has not only trained their squad, but also honed their tactics. As for the upcoming opponent Ipswich, Sloter said that it is a promotion team full of positive factors, and their performance is expected, but Liverpool is fully prepared and will do their best to meet the challenge.
Speaking about his coaching style, Slaughter said he will continue to stick to his soccer philosophy and develop the right tactical arrangements for his players. He emphasized the need for the team to remain energetic and focused in order to achieve the goals set at the beginning of the season. At the same time, he also admitted that there is still room for improvement in the team's pursuit of perfection, but he believes that through continuous efforts and adjustments, the team will be able to keep improving.
On how to inspire excitement in his players, Slaughter said the team has shown a positive vibe during the preseason. He encouraged the players to keep this spirit and give full play to their strengths in the games. He believes that as long as the team maintains its unity and fighting spirit, it will be able to achieve good results in the new season.
Speaking about Arnold's positional placement, Sloter said that he will decide Arnold's exact position based on the team's needs and the player's form. He pointed out that Arnold is a versatile player who can play as a right back as well as in the midfield. Therefore, he will have the flexibility to adjust his lineup during the game to bring out Arnold's maximum potential.
Finally, in response to the Luis Diaz and Nunez transfer rumors, Sloter made it clear that Diaz's future is at Liverpool and spoke highly of his performance last season. At the same time, he also has high hopes for Nunez, believing that he will be a key weapon in the attacking end of the team in the new season. He emphasized that the team will try to create more scoring opportunities for Nunez and expects him to show his strength in the new season.
