Liverpool's new boss, Sloter, has expressed his views on the future of several key players in the squad - Arnold, Van Dyke and Salah - in a recent interview. He emphasized that these players are used to being associated with top clubs and their focus is so strong that they will not be disturbed by these external factors.
These players, they're used to being associated with top clubs on a daily basis, whether they're under contract or not," Slaughter said. If you think they get distracted by these things then I think you still don't know them well enough. Their focus is very strong and they've been used to these things for a long time, it's part of our job."
He further cited Arnold as an example of the mentality and experience of these players, "When I worked at Feyenoord last year, I was also often linked with many clubs, and that's part of the soccer world. You just have to focus on what's in front of you. For Arnold, when he was 17 or 18, it could have been difficult for him. But it's different now because he's won the league title and the Champions League and he's got a stronger heart and more experience."
Meanwhile, Slotter also spoke about the future of Van Dyke and Salah: "The same goes for Van Dyke and Salah, I don't think it's a problem for them. From their performances so far, they are both very good, focused on the game and training."
On whether the future of these three starters will be a distraction for him, Slaughter gave a clear answer, "For me, it's not something I want to think about right now. If the season was over now, I might be thinking about the future of these three players. But right now, I'm only focusing on what's in front of me. I think in soccer, that's what we should go for, especially for a coach."
