Slotte: Liverpool s set piece needs to continue to improve; Arnold left but Wilz is here

Hupu reported on August 5 that after defeating Athletic Bilbao two consecutive warm-up matches (4-1, 3-2), Liverpool head coach Slot attended the press conference.

About winning

I think we created a lot of opportunities in both games, scoring 7 goals - 4 in the first half and 3 in the second half - so it is very gratifying to see such a result because we certainly didn't seize all the opportunities.

Especially in the first half of the second game, I think we could have scored a few more goals. So it made me very happy that I was able to create opportunities and even scored 7 goals in two games, which was also amazing.

About whether he is excited about the team's offense this season?

Yes, but we also lost two excellent players, Diogo (Jota) and Luis Dias. But we brought in Hugo [Ekitic] and he will definitely be our very good player.

Ngumoha performed well every time in the preseason. In other preseason games, I think we've lost a bit of a ball. I'm very happy that we hardly lost the ball today.

But losing two set pieces, especially in the second game, which is not what we want - especially against Crystal Palace on Sunday, they are a team with very strong set pieces.

This is again where we need to improve - we are already improving, but we will work harder in the next week. The players are in good health, train very hard, play wonderful football, and have very solid defense, excellent - except for those two set pieces.

Regarding the team's progress

I think there is room for improvement in every aspect. Like I said, we added some, in my opinion, extra weapons.

Florian (Wilz) is very creative in the offensive area. Trent (Alexander Arnold) is creative on the backline, but we lost him.

Trent's cross and precise running are very special - I think Florian has that ability in a completely different position. But he brought creativity, Hugo's speed, and the speed of two full-backs - Kolkz and Flynnon.

Like I said, everything you do needs to keep improving because our competitors aren't going to stagnate either - they're not only trying to improve, but they're signing a lot of players, just like all of us. So, the Premier League will be very interesting again in the new year.

Regarding whether he will continue to wear sportswear

No, I don't think so! I think I also wore a sportswear during the preseason last season. Usually I wear different clothes, but today this one is the best.