Liverpool coach Slott issued detailed pre-match notes before the game against Manchester United. Sloter wrote in the official game schedule: Due to the break between international matches, this will be our first game in two weeks. I hope our players...
Liverpool coach Slott issued detailed pre-match notes before the game against Manchester United.
Sloter wrote in the official game schedule: Due to the break between international matches, this will be our first game in two weeks. I hope our players and staff come back in high spirits knowing we need to make real progress in the coming period. That doesn't mean our performance before the break was bad, and similarly, a winning streak doesn't necessarily mean everything is perfect. But we are in a results-driven industry, so we must find ways to improve our performance.
Losing three games in a row is something a club like Liverpool should never get used to, which is why we have to respond in the right way. To do this, we need to unite and show true Liverpool spirit on and off the pitch, because only we can turn this situation around. No one is going to give us any help, especially our opponents today.
I would like to welcome Amorim and the players, staff, officials and supporters of Manchester United to Anfield for this match. The rivalry between our two clubs is often described as a battle of passion and success, and rightly so, but what is often overlooked is the respect for each other. In fact, I would find it a bit strange if that wasn't the case, because if you are a successful club, you should understand and appreciate how difficult it is to succeed.
Last season, we equaled Manchester United's record of 20 league titles, and the difficulty of reaching this milestone made me understand even more what our two clubs have achieved over the years. It also means that whenever we play against each other, the competition will be fierce because we stand for something important and have a lot to fight for. Our last meeting at Anfield demonstrated this, so we should expect an equally strong rivalry today.
Our goal is to use this awareness to inspire the best in ourselves. This isn't a game to regret or think about "what ifs", it's about performing at the highest level you can because any performance below that is unlikely to be good enough. Although it feels like a long time ago, our last league game at home to Everton was a similar matchup, so we know how to win in a game like this with a strong sense of local rivalry. It's definitely a good idea to draw on these experiences while recognizing the different challenges United poses.
It’s also worth mentioning that our fans played a big role in the last Derby, so we hope you can do the same today. I know you are disappointed with recent results, but as I said at the beginning, the best way out of this is to stick together at all times. Today, we need your voice, your enthusiasm, and your support. The more, the better.
