Went against the system. Arne Slot said he is happy with Liverpool's busy schedule
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
Many players and club management have voiced concerns about the increasingly demanding match schedule, which grows more intense with each passing season. However, Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot has expressed not only his lack of opposition to the tight schedule but also his enthusiasm for it.
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Details: Previously, many raised concerns about the fixture congestion this season. Players were alarmed by the fact that the number of matches in a season could rise to 80, with only about three weeks of rest in the summer. Footballers blamed UEFA and FIFA, accusing them of prioritizing profit over the players' well-being.
In contrast, Arne Slot stated that he does not see this as an issue and is confident that his team, which boasts considerable squad depth, can handle the packed calendar.
Quote: "I wouldn’t say it’s a problem. Because if you play these matches, you become stronger and stronger," Daily Mail quotes him.
"They are actually fantastically prepared for the upcoming schedule because we’ve trained them for this. Then they trained with their national teams, playing two games, and now they will do the same with us. So, it’s not so bad.
It’s the reality — if we’re fortunate enough to work at big clubs, like I am, we also have a lot of great players. And that’s also one of the reasons why we have so many players. If we were only playing 15 games, we wouldn’t need so many.
I understand why it’s tough for the players because they need more psychological rest than physical, given how much is demanded of them. It’s not hard for me, it’s much harder for the players who went to their national teams. I’m full of energy, playing padel every day!"
Reminder: Since the start of the season, Liverpool has played three matches, winning all of them without conceding a single goal. However, tougher challenges lie ahead, as the team is set to play seven matches in 22 days, two of which will be in the Champions League.
