Slot: We have to show a different side of us in the derby
Source: www.richportaltv.com
Arne Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, is hoping that his first team will be able to handle the emotion of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park better than the second string, whose “terrible” performance led to their elimination from the FA Cup by Plymouth.
The Dutchman lost 1-0 to the worst club in the Championship on Sunday as a result of his risky decision to leave out nine players from the team that defeated Tottenham to get to the Carabao Cup final last Thursday.
Despite having nine senior squad players in that starting lineup, including Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz in the forward line, they were unable to defeat devoted and well-organized opponents.
Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah will all be returning to their ancient home for Everton’s 122nd and last derby, where the intensity is probably going to be even higher than usual.
“It should have an effect because you should battle for every prize if you work at a club like this. “It is unacceptable to lose against Plymouth,” Slot stated in reference to Liverpool’s cup departure.
“We must now display a different side of ourselves because, in addition to the outcome, the performance fell significantly short of Liverpool’s expectations.
There will likely be an amazing atmosphere, which is difficult to play against because the supporters will cheer each time they reach the halfway line or receive a corner, and then you must have a strong mental fortitude to withstand all of that as an away team.
“You still need to concentrate on your tasks, which include protecting the corner, defending the set piece, and remaining as composed as possible when you have the ball.
“These guys have performed in an environment similar to this before. I hope they can concentrate on their tasks, but it is not just a tactical issue; you also need to confront your feelings.
“The aggressiveness and ferocity of the tackles in the Plymouth game were traits of their players, but they were also undoubtedly influenced by the emotions in the stadium; therefore, we must be willing to do that.”