Exclusive Insights: Arne Slot’s Unfiltered Thoughts Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash
Ryan Gravenberch’s Form and the Team’s Structure
On Ryan Gravenberch’s Form and the Work He Has Put in to ’Learn’ His Midfield Role
Ryan Gravenberch has been a midfielder all his life, but he’s been playing a bit deeper than he did before. However, it’s not that much of a difference. He, like the other players who are doing well, benefit from how the team is playing. Gravenberch came back strong, really fit, and played some good games, taking his chance. The team’s structure has also contributed to his success.
On Trust in Ryan Gravenberch
If trust means playing him, then yes, I trust him. However, I also trust the players who are not playing. It’s not that simple to just give trust and expect good performance. We focus on preparing the players in the best possible way, and I believe in that more than just the word ‘trust’. If Gravenberch trusts his teammates and the team’s structure, that will help him perform better.
Liverpool’s Early Momentum and the International Break
The international break might affect Liverpool’s momentum, but it’s hard to say. If the players can come back together and play in the same way as before, that will be beneficial. However, it also depends on the opponent. We focus on ourselves, but we also have to consider the team we’re facing. Nottingham Forest is in a good place, having not lost this season yet, so it will be a tough and interesting match.
Working with Liverpool’s Defence
When I arrived at the club, I told the defence that it’s not just them who keep a clean sheet, but the whole team. We try to convince them that it’s a team effort to not concede. We don’t need Alisson to be perfect, but we still need him to make saves. It’s a team performance that we don’t concede, and that has a lot to do with our work without the ball.
