Arne Slot looks at his first title as a coach of Liverpool FC. Before that, Jürgen Klopp’s successor has to digest the Champions League off.
The bitter Champions League-out is ticked off, now Liverpool FC can win his first title under the new coach Arne Slot after the successful Klopp years. “We look forward to playing a final in this country with so many good teams in every competition,” said Slot with a view to the League Cup final on Sunday (5.30 p.m.) in the Wembley Stadium against Newcastle United.
However, Slot “does not agree” that the Reds against Newcastle – currently only in the league in the league – is given the role of favorites. “When you reach a final, it’s always a big moment for you and also for us. We don’t play a final every year. “
According to the disappointing departure in the Champions League, there were no motivation problems against Paris Saint-Germain. “Our table position is one reason why we continue,” said the coach of the Premier League leader, who has to do without the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold: “If we leave a competition, it is better to do it as against PSG as how against Plymouth.”
In the Premier League, FC Liverpool is comfortable with a 15 -point lead at the top of the table. After premature from the FA Cup against the second division club Plymouth and in the Champions League, the league cup is only one of two possible title opportunities this season in addition to the championship.