Liverpool manager Arne Slot urged for patience as his team prepares for a challenging run of fixtures, including a key Premier League clash against Chelsea this weekend and tough Champions League encounters on the horizon. Speaking at a press conference, Slot emphasised the importance of evaluating his side over the course of several matches rather than after just a few, highlighting the demands of balancing domestic and European competitions.
"If you only judge your team after a week, that isn't fair," Slot said. "It is only fair for you to judge us after this spell of games, not three of them, but seven or eight of them."
Liverpool, who are battling on both Premier League and Champions League fronts, face a rigorous schedule in the coming weeks. Slot acknowledged the difficulty of competing on multiple fronts, noting how this pressure has affected other clubs in recent seasons.
"Then we know better how we act and perform when we play tough Champions League and Premier League games," he added. "That is normal in everybody's season. And we know how difficult that is. We saw that two years ago when we played Champions League, and we saw it last season with Man Utd."
Slot went on to praise Manchester City and Arsenal, commending them for their ability to balance both competitions successfully in recent years. "The only ones who showed they can do Champions League and Premier League in the last two seasons are City and Arsenal," he remarked. "The best way to judge us is in four weeks."
Liverpool's upcoming matches will serve as a significant test of Slot's tactical vision and the squad's ability to compete at the highest level across both competitions. As the team gears up to face Chelsea, all eyes will be on how they handle this challenging period and whether they can match the consistency of their rivals.