Liverpool coach Slott is looking forward to tonight's Champions League match against Real Madrid, believing this is an opportunity for the team to "go further". In the pre-match program notes, Slott expressed his expectations for this...
Liverpool coach Slott is looking forward to tonight's Champions League match against Real Madrid, believing this is an opportunity for the team to "go further".
In the pre-match program notes, Slott expressed his expectations for this game and emphasized the importance of the home fans to the players:
"Obviously, this game will be widely watched and everyone involved has been looking forward to it since the draw was announced. For us, it is an opportunity to once again compete with the most successful club in the history of the Champions League. Even though this is our first year in a year Playing against Real Madrid for the second time in front of home fans doesn't make the game any less special. On the contrary, it adds to the significance of the game because we already know how special a matchup like this is. "
"We were victorious on an unforgettable night at this time last year. Everyone in Liverpool has their own memories of the goal, Kelleher's penalty save, Bradley's crucial tackle, but for me, it's the one that stands out the most. Deep down is the level we have to reach to win the game. "It was a night like last Saturday's against Aston Villa, where the players and the fans were outstanding, pushing each other to stay the course in difficult moments, and ultimately beating a team that is recognized as one of the best in Europe."
"I don't mention this out of nostalgia or to enjoy the memories but because I know we need to be there tonight. To a similar level. Real Madrid are currently top of La Liga with 10 wins from 11 games and are also unbeaten in the Champions League, so they are obviously in great form. "
"This record does not scare us, but it does remind us that we have to go in the right direction after a difficult period and now we want to move forward, so tonight's game is ours. Another opportunity to continue to improve."
"I would like to welcome Xavi Alonso, his players and staff and the directors of Real Madrid to Anfield. There is a great respect between the two teams and hope that this respect will continue after our latest meeting, although everyone knows that this game will be very fierce."
"I don't know which players Alonso will choose. He will probably be back from injury. We know how good he is at Liverpool and I'm personally very grateful for the huge contribution he made to the title win last season. It will be a bit strange to see him in a white jersey instead of red. "
"Arnold is just one of many great players at Real Madrid who are looking for top quality. The team is also very strong and the challenge is for us to show our quality and do everything we can to prevent them from showing their quality. It will not be easy of course and we will need the support of the fans as they have always done."
"Here I would like to express my personal gratitude for the support over the weekend, which is not surprising because my knowledge of Liverpool fans tells me that they are in the ballpark. "But being able to experience that support first-hand, both collectively and individually, is something we will never take for granted." "Equally important, it gives us an extra sense of excitement in games like tonight's because we know that when we come together on and off the field, hopefully that will be the case tonight and we can go one step further for Liverpool."
