Slot Arne rejected the theory that Liverpool could benefit from the defeat of Sunday’s FA Cup from Plymouth Argyle and asked his team to show the “other side” when they face the rival Merseyside Everton tomorrow night.
Liverpool weakened the team at home on weekends and rushed as championship champions beat 1-0 to end Reds’s hopes in four-legged.
Some experts suggested that one competition could strengthen Liverpool’s chances of success in the Premier League, Champions League and EFL Cup – they meet in Newcastle next month in the Wembley final – but slot did not ask for positive results for what was an unpleasant understanding .
He said: “There was a wise man who once told me, nothing good comes from losing a football match and I completely agree.
“We would definitely prepare to play six games in 18 days or seven out of 21 or eight in 24, because it is the layout we are in. Now we lose this game with us, there is one moment to have a normal week, but that is definitely not what we wanted when we went to Plymouth. “
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Slot would be stronger in Plymouth
Slot said he intended to play a stronger team against Plymouth, but circumstances meant that his hands were tied.
“It was difficult because the plan was to play with Joe [Gomez] for 60 minutes or longer. The plan was to start curtis [Jones] But he came on Sunday and said he didn’t feel good enough to play, so we suddenly missed two important players, “he said.
“I think people know Darwin [Nunez’s] The situation that he became a dad one or two days before the game, which happened in Spain, so he came a little later.
“There were some circumstances that were not perfect when it came to Plymouth. The idea was to play with an even stronger team, but this team was still supposed to win that game, and the fact that we are not and the fact that we are not against PSV also us too He says these players definitely need these games to get the best out of them.
“It is so difficult to throw out the best of them if they barely play any games and that is again the reason why they are disappointing to them.”
Van Dijk and Salah to get back
The slot will present their big rifles when Liverpool make a short trip to Stanley Park, with the characters Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, renovated in the starting lineup.
And he expects an answer from the downtime for the weekend.
He said, “It should have an impact, because if you work in such a club, you should compete for every trophy, we said that from the beginning.
“We beat Accrington Stanley, but to lose Plymouth, of course, it’s not acceptable. As a team, I think our fans are disappointed with that result.
“We have to show the other side of us tomorrow because it was not just a result, the performance was far from what Liverpool standards were.”
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Goodison ready for the final derby
It will be the last derby of Merseyside to play at the Goodison Park before Everton moves to their new stadium on Dock Bramley Moore and the atmosphere is likely to be electric.
“I think this is an additional reason why the atmosphere will be even better than everyone before,” Slot said. “I haven’t been before, but people tell me at Goodison Park, like Anfield, it’s always a fantastic atmosphere.
“You have to be mentally as strong as a visiting team. When you have a ball, you have to be calm what you can, but it’s not the first time these players play in this atmosphere, so I hope they can focus on what they have to do.
“I suppose our players are ready for another battle tomorrow for the simple reason they were ready for the whole season, and many of them are experienced in this tie.”
Trent could come back
Gomez, who went to Plymouth after only 11 minutes, but Trent Alexander-Arnold could be suitable for a return.
“Trent did a part of training with us yesterday, so let’s see how he is today,” Slot said. “He will hope with us today and then we will decide if we will take him into the game.
“Joe, again is the same leg where he had an injury last time, so we still assess that, but he certainly won’t be available tomorrow. It’s a concern [that it is the same leg]. “
