Arne Slot Asks Liverpool Not To Show Below Standard In Derby Merseyside

Liverpool had to get up and appear on their standard at Derby Merseyside (Instagram/@liverpoolfc).

JAKARTA - Liverpool will travel to Everton headquarters, Goodison Park, in a match full of rivals titled Derby Merseyside, Thursday, February 13, 2025, early morning WIB.

The Reds manager, Arne Slot, is well aware of the importance of this match considering the great prestige that includes getting validation of who is best on Merseyside.

The Dutch coach really prepared his troops well. Arne Slot wants to learn from Liverpool's surprise defeat against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup.

He called the negative result unacceptable and urged his players to show a different side. That is, Arne Slot wants Liverpool not to appear again below the standard against Everton.

The key player is also very fit because he is directed at the match against Playmouth. Even so, the Reds are confirmed to have lost defender Joe Gomez due to injury at the start of the FA Cup match.

"Losing against Plymouth is unacceptable. We are disappointed with the result. Now we have to show a different side of ourselves tomorrow."

"Not only the results, but also his performances are far below Liverpool's standards," Arne Slot said at a press conference on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Arne Slot was criticized in several circles for failing to respect the FA Cup by backing up the majority of the core players.

Others argue that being knocked out of the tournament could actually help Liverpool in chasing the English League, Champions League and Carabao Cup.

"A wise man once told me that no good thing came from losing in a football game and I completely agree."

"We certainly prefer to play more games. Now that we have lost the game against Playmouth, there is one moment where we have a normal week."

"However, that's not what we wanted when we went against Plymouth. It was difficult because the plan was to play with Joe (Gomez) for 60 minutes."

"The plan is to start with Curtis (Jones), but she doesn't feel healthy enough to play."

"So, suddenly, we lost two important players. Darwin Nunez became a father one or two days before the game."

"It happened in Spain. So, he came a day or two earlier. There were some imperfect situations."

"The idea is to play with a stronger team, but this team should be able to win the game against Playmouth."

"The fact that we didn't win (the Playmouth counter) and lost against PSV (Eindhoven) also told us that these players needed these games to bring out their best. "

"It's very difficult to bring out the best of your ability if you don't play. It's disappointing that we don't have any extra games for them," said Arne Slot.

Starting with the match against Everton, Liverpool face a series of five tiring Premier League games in 15 days.

There are Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Newcastle United who are waiting after returning from Goodison Park.

The series of matches are important to keep the top of the Premier League standings.

"We played five games in 15 days. What we've been doing over the past seven months, every season phase is essential if you play in the Premier League."

"This is the most difficult league to win because there are so many teams to win this league."

"There are so many teams capable of winning 10 or 15 games in a row. You can't slow down."

"You can't have some games where you're not at the top of the game. You see, suddenly other teams can catch up with you."

"That's why this is a very interesting league. The next five matches are important, but after that the next nine matches are important. However, the first 23 matches are equally important," said Arne Slot.