As tomorrow night approaches at 19:30 BST, Liverpool fans will be treated to a much-anticipated friendly match against Sevilla at Anfield. Ahead of the match, new manager Slotter has spoken to fans through his column on the club's official website, expressing his anticipation for the match and his outlook for the new season.
Slotter began by sending post-holiday greetings to the fans and expressing his excitement about his upcoming return to action. He mentioned that the friendly matches against Sevilla and Las Palmas will prepare the team well for the first round of the Premier League at Ipswich next Saturday. Slotter could not hide his excitement at his first Anfield appearance as Liverpool manager and is looking forward to the new challenge with the players and staff, supported by the home fans.
Reflecting on the team's preseason journey, Slaughter spoke highly of the team's performance in the United States. He praised the team's hard work and dedication on the training field and thanked the fans around the globe for their enthusiastic support. In particular, Sloter mentioned the passion of the fans in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Columbia City, which gave him a deep appreciation for the global reach of Liverpool FC.
On the upcoming friendlies, Slaughter said that while the results are important, it is more important to learn and improve from the matches. He saw the intensity, acumen and understanding of the way the team played the pre-season matches, but was also conscious of the fact that the team still has room for improvement. Slaughter emphasized that the players' high standards and self-imposed demands will drive the team to continue to improve, and he looks forward to seeing that progress in the coming days and weeks.
In addition, Slaughter made special mention of the players' health. He thanked the internationals who have performed well in international tournaments and congratulated McAllister for winning the Copa America with Argentina. Slot said that the return of all the players will help the team continue to progress in the new season, and that the two friendlies are an important opportunity to provide the players with playing time and conditioning.
Looking ahead, Sloter is confident about the new Liverpool season. He thanked Jurgen Klopp for laying a solid foundation for the team and said that he will lead the team to continue to carry forward the tradition and spirit of Liverpool and bring more success to the club. Slotter promised that he, the players and the assistant coaching team will do their best to fulfill the fans' expectations and goals.
Finally, Sloter ended with a sentence "Now let's get to work ......", expressing his expectation and determination for the upcoming matches and the new season. It is believed that under the leadership of Sloter, Liverpool will show even better performance in the new season and bring more surprises and joys to the fans.
