Liverpool boss Arne Slot on fan pressure and the Qarabag clash | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Liverpool faces Qarabag in the final round of the group stage of the Champions League. The English club is under significant external pressure after another poor result in the English Championship. Liverpool has not won in five league rounds.

Arne Slot comments on pressure and performance

Arne Slot, Liverpool's coach, spoke about how pressure can influence the team on the field. “It will be very difficult to silence external criticism with the position we are in on the table. It's impossible to shut the mouth of a club like this if you're not competing for the title,” he lamented.

The Dutch coach emphasized the need for improvements in playing style “in both areas” to reverse the results this season.

“In the areas, we are a very, very good team. We need to improve in taking advantage of good opportunities and precise finishing. In the other area, other teams get there three, four times per game. Often, these advances result in chances and sometimes in goals,” he explained.

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Important defensive absences

The Reds come into the match with significant absences. Defenders Joe Gomez and Konaté will not be available, forcing the 47-year-old coach to improvise in the defensive area.

“Certainly, tomorrow (Wednesday) there will be no defender. I can only play with a midfielder, as there are no defenders available besides Virgil (Van Dijk),” he said.

Situation in the Champions League

Despite the poor moment in the national championship, Liverpool is in fourth place in the Champions League. With 15 points in the seven matches played, a simple victory guarantees the club in the round of 16, without the need for playoffs.

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