Arne Slot, Liverpool's coach, opened up after leading the team to a victory over Brighton to reach the 5th round of the FA Cup.
Arne Slot, manager of the "Reds" Liverpool, expressed great satisfaction with his team's performance after they won 3-0 at Anfield to advance to the last 16 of the English FA Cup last night. He said it reminded him of the form they showed in their Premier League title-winning season.
Slot said, "Today's victory proves that we are still at the same level as in the season when we won the league. We have the discipline and readiness of that time, and this is crucial to boosting the players' confidence."
"In many matches this season, we haven't been able to press opponents effectively due to other teams' playing styles. But today we faced a team playing similarly to us, aiming to build play from the back, and both teams pressed high, which allowed us to better showcase our abilities."
"Modern English football no longer relies solely on building from the back but also emphasizes direct play and set pieces. Today, we showed that we can cope with teams that want to play from the back."
"The opponent's playing style has changed significantly this season, especially in facing us, but our team's performance today reflects that we remain consistent with last season."
Speaking about Salah, Slot said, "He not only scored but also assisted with his right foot. That might be something special for him. I'm not sure, but the next step is scoring with his right foot."
"I think it's good to see him scoring again, and he has also influenced assists in recent matches."
"What I see, which is very positive and beneficial for the team, is that he can do a lot without the ball, and that is what he did in games against Manchester City, Sunderland, and tonight."