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Arne Slot has hinted at modifications to his Liverpool aspect for tomorrow’s dwelling sport with Southampton – however insisted they received’t be made with the return sport in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain in thoughts.
Liverpool secured a massively lucky 1-0 win on the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening because of a surprising efficiency from goalkeeper Alisson and substitute Harvey Elliott’s late strike.
They meet once more within the second leg of their Champions League, spherical of 16 tie on Tuesday, giving Slot a headache as they appear to keep up their 13-point lead on the high of the Premier League and maintain gamers recent.
Adjustments anticipated for Liverpool in opposition to lowly Saints
The likes of Elliott, Darwin Nunez, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas may nicely are available in however Slot insists that doesn’t imply they’d be treating the rock-bottom Saints flippantly.
“The one in opposition to Southampton is an important” ‼️
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He stated: “If I make the selection to play different gamers that’s as a result of I believe that’s the most important probability to win the sport tomorrow and never as a result of I wish to relaxation them for the sport in opposition to PSG.
“If there was three, 4, 5 days in between the final sport and this one I’d have most likely began the identical 11 once more, even when there was solely two days in between for the subsequent one.
“Since there’s solely two days in between and we needed to battle actually arduous and it’s not the primary sport after being out for 3 or 4 weeks, it’s most likely the fiftieth sport in three months – I don’t know what number of – so you’re taking that into consideration however you’re taking the standard from the crew you face, you’re taking the type of the gamers, how match they’re, which gamers match finest collectively.”
Everybody wants a little bit of luck – Slot
Slot admitted the Reds rode their luck within the French capital however insisted it was not possible to play nicely in each sport given the schedule, which incorporates subsequent Sunday’s EFL Cup closing in opposition to Newcastle.
He added: ”I’d say we weren’t a little bit bit fortunate, we have been actually fortunate however as Michael Jordan as soon as stated ‘the more durable you’re employed the extra luck you have got’ and that is the most important praise it’s a must to give the gamers.
“They’ve labored extremely arduous and I believe the second half we didn’t management ball possession, not the dominant crew in any respect however we managed them higher than within the first half.
“If you wish to win one thing, if it’s the Premier League or the League Cup, the Champions League or the FA Cup, it’s essential to have infrequently, a sport the place you don’t play your finest soccer and you might be fortunate, which is possibly not luck if you happen to work as arduous as we do, to get away with a outcome.
“There aren’t any groups that play 38 video games that play solely good soccer. Actual Madrid is among the finest examples of that, in addition they discover a option to win a sport if the opposite crew is best than them.
“Our full focus is now on Southampton, the primary of three finals to be performed within the upcoming week.”
Liverpool boss lauds wonderful Alisson
Slot additionally paid tribute to Brazil worldwide Alisson, who was sensational in opposition to PSG.
“I believe to develop into the most effective goalkeeper on this planet you typically must make saves others wouldn’t make,” he stated. “I believe he made one or two on Wednesday. He had two world-class saves in large moments for us.”
Cody Gakpo missed out in opposition to PSG on account of an ankle drawback and he stays a doubt for the weekend.
“He didn’t prepare yesterday so let’s see if he can prepare with us at present,” stated Slot. “Once more, shut name. It’s not a long-term damage however he nonetheless had a little bit of ache yesterday so he was not in a position to prepare.”
