Arne Slot explains 2 modifications vs. AC Milan: “It’s concerning the group” – Liverpool FC


Arne Slot had not made a couple of change to his beginning lineup earlier than the journey to San Siro, and he has now defined why he opted for 2 alterations to his XI in opposition to AC Milan.

There was numerous strain on the Dutchman to rotate his facet within the face of an intense schedule, with the defeat to Nottingham Forest seen as a harsh early lesson.

Many had hoped and anticipated a handful of modifications from the Reds, however Slot settled for 2, with Kostas Tsimikas and Cody Gakpo changing Andy Robertson and Luis Diaz.

Explaining his reasoning pre-match to Prime Video, Slot stated: “I feel I’ve made modifications additionally throughout my first 4 video games, however they had been extra modifications throughout the sport.

“Macca was one among them that got here again from the worldwide group with, not an damage, however he didn’t play his final sport (for Argentina).”

Mac Allister got here off the bench for Argentina after lacking coaching attributable to adductor discomfort.

“It’s managing minutes,” continued Slot. “The opposite ones do very well, and I’ve greater than 11 good gamers, so at present it’s Cody and Kostas.”

MILAN, ITALY - Tuesday, September 17, 2024: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa during the pre-match warm-up before the UEFA Champions League game between AC Milan and Liverpool FC at the Stadio San Siro. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

It’s attention-grabbing that Slot name-checked Alexis Mac Allister‘s health points, but he has began him twice since he returned from obligation with Argentina.

As for his expectations for Tsimikas and Gakpo of their first begins of the season, he burdened that they should play their “group function.”

He stated: “[I want] comparable issues I need to see from the others. It’s not about them, it’s concerning the group.

“They only need to fill in the very best means of their group roles, after which in the event that they do that, hopefully, one among them can deliver the additional high quality, if it’s Cody or Kostas or one of many others that begin. I don’t thoughts.

“It’s all about them doing what they need to do for the group. Hopefully, on account of that, we’ll get the perfect particular person efficiency out of them as nicely.”

Slot has 12 gamers on the bench in opposition to AC Milan, and that features Federico Chiesa, who may very well be in line to make his Liverpool debut after watching the final two video games from the stands.



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