Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed he does not believe that the Reds will find it difficult to succeed in a 12:30 p.m. fixture.
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace, Slot said, “In general, the league where I’m coming from in Holland is more aware and tries to help the teams that play in Europe more than it happens over here.”
“But to be fair to the English FA, our schedule is so tight that it is so, so difficult.
“I think it is also something that has to do with the people sitting in front of me, the broadcasters, for the television stations. I have the feeling I do an interview every day.”
“Don’t believe it has so much to do with the 12.30 kick-offs. For me, it is that every away game is difficult.”
“Because we play so many times then at 12.30pm, people talk about 12.30pm. I think we have to talk about an away game because that is difficult.”
“If 12.30pm was a difficult time to perform, then I’m a really stupid manager because we train every day at 12 o’clock!”
In addition, he said, “I don’t see the idea behind it being that difficult performing at that time.”
Slot threw a jab at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who complained consistently about the Merseyside Reds early kick-off matches in the Premier League.
The Liverpool side will travel to Selhurst Park to play against Crystal Palace in the Premier at 12:30 pm on Saturday, October 5.
The game against the Eagles will be the first taste of early kickoff for the Dutch manager.
Slot has taken the Premier League by storm with five wins in the last six matches in the competition.
He became the first Liverpool manager to win nine opening matches in 10 after the Reds defeated Bologna 2-0 in the Champions League.
Liverpool Premier League Record for Early Kick-Off Games
The Reds have played 50 games at 12:30 pm in the Premier League from 1992 till date.
Out of these matches, the Liverpool side have won 23 matches, drawn 16 and lost 11.
The Reds secured a 46% winning ratio in 12:30 pm matches.
How Old Is Arne Slot?
The Liverpool manager was born on September 17, 1978, in the city of Bergentheim, Netherlands.
He is currently 46 years old with a height of 6 feet and 1 inch.
Arne Slot’s Salary
The Dutch manager earns a whopping salary of £6.2 million per year.
When did Arne Slot start coaching?
The Liverpool manager started his professional managerial career at Cambuur in 2016.
He started as an assistant manager and played a prominent role in helping Cambuur secure a third-place finish in the Dutch second division in the 2016-17 season.
How long is Arne Slot’s contract?
The Liverpool manager signed a three-year contract with the Reds. The contract is expected to end on June 30, 2027.
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