At 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on January 9, an English League Cup semi-final match is about to take place, with Liverpool playing away against Tottenham Hotspur. Before the match, Liverpool boss Slater shared his thoughts on the team's preparation and the match in a press conference.
Slotter recalled Liverpool's 6-3 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur in the last round of the league and said that with the two teams' distinctive styles, the clash was certainly one that fans had been eagerly awaiting. Despite Liverpool's big win, he also admitted that Tottenham's goals proved to be their strength. On the variables of the match, Slotter emphasized that Liverpool are well prepared.
Talking about Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance against Manchester United, Slotter believes that the problem is not Trent alone but the whole team has room for improvement. He encouraged the players to learn from the defeat and revealed that he has spoken to Trent to help him improve.
In the face of controversy outside the club, Slotter said he was more focused on communication with his players and match preparation, believing it was vital to keep them focused and confident. As for Alexander-Arnold, Slotter believes that consecutive matches are beneficial and emphasized the depth and strength of the squad.
Speaking about Cody Gakpo's performance, Slotter spoke highly of his qualities and the team's attacking style, which together have contributed to the team's success. On the depth of the squad and new reinforcements, Slotter said the club has been watching the market, but the team is in good shape at the moment.
Regarding Liverpool's recent increase in goals conceded, Slotter believes that it doesn't mean that the team is giving more chances to their opponents, but is part of the game of soccer. As for McAllister's ban, Slotter believes that the ban did not improve his performance, but he believes that proper rest for players is beneficial.
Finally, Slaughter acknowledged the team's confidence in maintaining an honors challenge in the second half of the season and said that he has spoken with Alexander Arnold to help him find areas of improvement.
