It’s not often a manager openly frames a period as season-defining, but Arne Slot has done exactly that as we prepare for a run of fixtures that could shape everything.
With Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Fulham and Everton all coming up in quick succession, this is the moment where our campaign will either come alive or drift away.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, the Liverpool boss made it clear how he sees the challenge ahead.
He said: “Excited. This is what we worked for throughout the season to be involved in games like this.”
That excitement is understandable, but the reality is that the level of opposition leaves no room for error, particularly with Champions League qualification still hanging in the balance.
The Dutchman acknowledged that directly, adding: “We’ve shown so many times this season that we can be a very good team. Unfortunately, we’ve also shown this season a few times that we look vulnerable.”
That balance between potential and inconsistency has defined our season, and it’s exactly what needs to change now.
Slot didn’t shy away from the scale of what’s coming either, describing the fixtures as: “All beautiful fixtures to be part of. I think this is why you play football.”
This isn’t just about enjoying big games, it’s about delivering when it matters most.
There’s already been growing noise around the head coach’s position, with reports suggesting the club still believes there are mitigating factors behind the campaign, particularly injuries, while others have warned that missing out on Champions League football could have serious consequences.
That’s why this run feels so significant, because it offers a chance to shift the narrative completely.
Slot pointed to recent evidence of what we’re capable of, referencing the performance against Galatasaray, but also highlighted how quickly things can unravel when key players are missing.
He said: “I hope and expect we can be the team that we were against Galatasaray. That’s also what we need to be because City has shown… how good of a team they are.”
With three games in seven days at one stage, the demands will be relentless, but if we can find consistency now, everything is still there to play for.
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