Liverpool boss Arne Slot has warned his players that if they fail to win the Premier League title in their current situation, they will be haunted for the next 10 years.
Liverpool return from the international break with a 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal with nine games remaining.
No team has ever missed out on สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน the league title by such a large margin at this stage of the season, but the atmosphere at Anfield was different to a few weeks ago.
Slots’ team were knocked out of the Champions League on penalties by PSG before suffering a shock Carabao Cup final defeat a few days later.
“I know how it works,” the Dutch coach said.
“If you don’t win trophies as a manager or as a player, it can haunt you for decades.”
“There are so many memories. Look at the Holland national team. In 1974, everyone saw the World Cup as a tournament that Holland had to win. But they didn’t come home with the trophy. It was about their style of play.”
“Of course I want to win as many as possible, but I also want to be remembered by the players. That’s a trophy in itself, in my opinion.”
“I like when people say I’m an attacking coach. As long as you’re attacking, you’re increasing your chances of winning.”
“Take as many risks as you want with your team because it will pay off more than decisions based on fear. I will lose games in my life for sure, but I will never lose with a defensive mindset.”
“I’ve no fear when I talk to the team today,” Slot added. “I’ve full confidence that my whole attacking approach will work. I have no room for fear or anxiety. I make decisions based on reason and what I see.”
“The only time I might feel a little bit nervous is when Pep (Guardiola) is in the same room and looking over my shoulder! I want my team to play in a dynamic way that makes it difficult for the opposition to judge us.”