Liverpool’s flawless begin to the Premier League season continued with a derby win over Everton, however Arne Slot shortly shifted focus to the Carabao Cup, confirming key gamers can be rested in opposition to Southampton.
The 47-year-old made it clear that the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Ibou Konate, Mo Salah, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai won’t be concerned on Tuesday evening, underlining the significance of squad depth throughout this congested interval.
Slot highlights Liverpool squad depth after Everton win
Talking through liverpoolfc.com, the Dutchman defined: “That is additionally the explanation why groups like us, Chelsea, all those which might be enjoying in Europe want a squad like this, as a result of it’s essential to play so many video games.
“Once more, it’s not an excuse, we’ve to simply accept it as it’s, however we’ve had some points, with Alexander Isak not coaching for 4 months, [Alexis] Mac Allister lacking out loads – I can go on and on and on.
“However the good factor is I do have the choices to rotate all through the week.”
That flexibility was on present in opposition to Everton, the place Florian Wirtz and Isak each began on the bench regardless of costing a mixed £241m.
As an alternative, Gravenberch and summer time signing Hugo Ekitike stepped up with a objective apiece, displaying how well-balanced this Liverpool squad has turn out to be below our head coach, who was filled with reward of our No.38.
Isak’s health scenario has already been mentioned after his British-record transfer, with Liverpool’s medical workforce rigorously managing his return.
Key Liverpool names confirmed out for Southampton
Requested immediately about his Carabao Cup plans, the previous Feyenoord boss was blunt: “I can let you know now you received’t be seeing them on Tuesday. If that’s any assist for Southampton then they’ll know.”
With Van Dijk, Konate, Salah, Gravenberch and Szoboszlai all set to be absent, alternatives are more likely to fall to gamers on the fringes, together with children and up to date signings.
Liverpool followers will hope the rotation coverage pays off, permitting the champions to remain contemporary within the league whereas progressing within the cup.
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