Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, has humorously remarked on the team’s “consistency” in the Premier League this season, noting that it has predominantly manifested through a sequence of losses. The current Premier League champions faced a challenging stretch, suffering four consecutive defeats before redeeming themselves with a victory over Aston Villa last weekend. This success was followed by a narrow 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League midweek. As a result of last month’s struggles, Liverpool now finds itself seven points adrift of league leaders Arsenal. Slot has acknowledged that to regain their competitive stance in the title race, the team must focus on executing the “right things.” “We have indeed been very consistent, but unfortunately, that consistency has been in losing,” Slot stated during a news conference in anticipation of the upcoming match against Manchester City. “Our aim is to be consistent in executing our strategies effectively. Playing against Manchester City away is always one of the toughest challenges of the season, and it’s certainly a match I am eagerly looking forward to. “Even when I was in the Netherlands, I made it a point to watch the Manchester City vs. Liverpool matches on television. These are the high-profile games that everyone anticipates.” The Dutch coach continued, “My primary focus is on our own performance, emphasizing the need for consistency at this juncture. We have experienced more losses than usual recently, but we have now secured two victories. Our goal is to improve and ensure the players are fit, and we will gauge the results of this focus as we proceed.” In terms of team news, Liverpool may be bolstered by the return of striker Alexander Isak, who is expected to resume training with the squad on Friday after recovering from a groin injury. “He will be training with the team for the first time today after three weeks of rehabilitation,” Slot noted. “I mentioned three weeks ago that his pre-season had concluded, and now it’s time to assess his current condition. However, I must reiterate that three weeks of rehab does not equate to the match fitness required. While our team has performed admirably, there is simply no substitute for competitive match play or training sessions. Patience is essential as we reintegrate him into the squad.”
