Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke to Sky Sports following Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League victory against Fulham. He was naturally asked to turn his attention to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. He delivered a triumphant message despite the 2-0 first-leg defeat at the Parc des Princes.
Slot: “A good first step before a crucial week”
“It was a good first step before a crucial week, because there’s not only PSG, but also Everton. It’s a good start to the week, but unfortunately, we’re going to have to play three games in six days with only two days of rest.
I explained to them the importance of recovery, because they could see the intensity of the match in Paris. The match will be just as intense in two days, because the fans will be behind us and the players will give everything to turn things around.”
Slot: “We’re ready, we’re motivated, and Anfield will be too”
“So we have to be at our best, which isn’t easy with three games in six days. But we’re ready, we’re motivated, and Anfield will be too, as I saw today. The team is in a better position than it was two or three days ago, or even a week ago, but everything doesn’t suddenly become perfect after a win.” By Le Parisien.
The victory against Fulham is undoubtedly a welcome boost for Liverpool after three consecutive defeats in all competitions (Brighton, Manchester City, and PSG). It’s a small mental shift that can make all the difference, especially against a PSG side they need to overcome. They must approach this match with confidence.
That’s precisely why Slot has been emphasizing since the end of the first leg that the return leg at Anfield could be very different. Anything else would be strange. He also has last season’s two-legged tie to back him up. PSG ultimately secured qualification, but they clearly weren’t as dominant in the second leg.
Anfield and the Liverpool team are preparing for a major upset; they must be wary of the strength of these historic clubs. And let’s not forget that the Reds have some great players. They should be wary of them; PSG also still has some very strong players and could arrive in better form than last season.
