Arne Slot: Merseyside Derby On Mental

Liverpool will play Derby Merseyside against Everton in the Premier League (Instagram/@liverpoolfc).

JAKARTA - Liverpool will travel to Everton headquarters, Goodison Park, in a match titled Derby Mereseyside in the Premier League, Thursday, February 13, 2025, early morning WIB.

The Reds manager, Arne Slot said the match was a mental fight.

He acknowledged that his team should be in the best condition if they wanted to win in a derby at Goodison last time before Everton moved to their new stadium in Bramley-Moore Dock.

"That's an additional reason why the atmosphere might be better than before. The atmosphere will probably be fantastic and will never be easy to fight against."

"Every time they cross the halfway line or get a corner, the fans will cheer for them."

"You have to be really mentally strong as an away team to focus on what you have to do."

"This isn't the first time these players have played in the atmosphere like this. So I hope they can focus on what they have to do."

"It's not just a matter of tactics, you also have to deal with these emotions. I noticed in the match against Plymouth (0-1 defeat in the FA Cup) that the intensity was tackled, how aggressive they were, it was not only because of the quality of their players, but also emotions in the stadium. We have to be ready to face that," said Arne Slot.

The Dutch coach continued to warn his troops that the derby match was a mental fight.

If it can overcome the host's pressure, the game will also go well.

"As long as I've been in the world of football, I know that derbys are always more difficult."

"The fans put out the players' best abilities. I've experienced it several times at Anfield."

"I experienced it many times at my former club (Feyenoord). I hope I won't experience it tomorrow."

"However, I think fans will bring out the best of Everton's players again," said Arne Slot again.