Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned his squad that they must be prepared to suffer during their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City.
The Reds travel to the Etihad Stadium as league leaders, holding an eight-point advantage over Arsenal and a significant 17-point lead over their hosts. Softfootball notes that Slot remains cautious despite City’s recent Champions League exit.
The Dutch tactician emphasized that visiting the Etihad is always a difficult challenge, regardless of the opponent’s current form or external results. He pointed out that Pep Guardiola’s side has shown signs of returning to their best level recently, making them a dangerous adversary for any team in the league.
Slot explained the magnitude of the task by stating:
What I always expect from City since Pep is there: a great team who can play so well. We will have to suffer and work hard to keep them away from our goal, but they face a strong team who haven’t lost for 22 games.
This highlights his respect for City’s resilience and quality.
