Arne Slot Challenges Unusual Queries: How 'Liverpool' Prepares for 'Manchester United' Showdown

Ahead of 'Liverpool's clash with 'Manchester United', Arne Slot addressed an unusual journalist's question and reflected on the state of 'United'.

Arne Slot hesitated at an "unusual question" posed by a journalist ahead of "Liverpool's" game with "Manchester United" on Sunday, admitting he has "sympathy" for *Ruben Amorim*. "Liverpool" confidently sit atop of the English Premier League, leading Amorim's team by a hefty 23 points before their showdown at "Anfield". "United" have lost five out of their last six Premier League matches, driving a journalist to ask if Slot might even consider resting his top players against the "Red Devils" this weekend.

Slot immediately dismissed this notion, asserting that Amorim's side is "much better than the league table suggests". On potentially resting players amidst "Manchester United's" struggles, Slot remarked: "An unusual question... no, I don't plan to. It's an important match. For me, they have far more capable players than the table indicates. It might take time for Amorim, but they will definitely improve their standing."

Slot expressed "sympathy" for all coaches going through tough spells and is convinced that the Portuguese manager will eventually turn things around at "Old Trafford". "Each coach empathizes with others since we know how demanding this job is. He did a great deal at 'Sporting', and he has a strong group of players that will eventually excel," he noted.

Last season, "Liverpool" controlled 69% of the match and took 34 shots at "United" at "Anfield", yet failed to score, resulting in a 0-0 tie under Jurgen Klopp's team. Slot is aware that "Liverpool" may require "a bit of luck" to secure all three points this time, despite "United's" poor form. "If you want to win a game, you have to outwork the opponent. You need balance in set-pieces against high-caliber players. 34 shots — you need a bit of luck; maybe 'Manchester United' defended very well last time? I don't remember that game, but we need to be prepared. Every match is challenging in the Premier League. It's more important for them to win at 'Anfield', we have to be fully prepared," he added.