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BREAKING NEWS: Arne Slot has confirmed disturbing news for Liverpool fans before the Man United match.

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Arne Slot couldn’t help but laugh when faced with the first question at his Friday morning press conference. The Liverpool manager was speaking to the media ahead of Sunday’s clash against Manchester United at Anfield—a fixture that sees the two fierce rivals in vastly different circumstances, with Gary Neville openly expressing his dread for the match.

Liverpool currently sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with a game in hand over second-placed Arsenal. In contrast, Manchester United are struggling in 14th place, having suffered five league defeats in the past month.

Slot dismisses squad rotation suggestion

One reporter asked Slot if he might rotate his squad on Sunday, given United’s recent struggles and Liverpool’s busy January schedule. The question prompted an amused reaction from the Reds boss, who laughed and said, “That’s a strange question!” before composing himself and replying (via Liverpool FC on YouTube):

“No, of course I’m not planning to rest any player, because it’s a big game. I said it before the first fixture and I’ll say it again: they have much better players, in my opinion, than the league table suggests. It might take Ruben Amorim some time to get the best out of them, but they are much, much better than their current position.”

Slot’s reaction says it all

The idea of resting key players for a Premier League fixture against Manchester United, especially in the middle of the season, seemed absurd to Slot. Despite Liverpool’s packed schedule and their dominant position compared to United, no serious manager would consider fielding anything less than his strongest XI in such a high-stakes rivalry.

Liverpool have had a full week to prepare for their arch-rivals, ensuring players are rested ahead of this crucial match. Slot and his team know better than to underestimate United, who will undoubtedly come to Anfield with determination to disrupt Liverpool’s momentum.

Last season’s encounters serve as a reminder of the dangers of complacency—despite being outplayed in many moments, United managed two league draws and an FA Cup win over Liverpool. Slot is fully aware of the intensity and unpredictability this historic rivalry brings.

Fans can be assured that Slot will field his best lineup on Sunday, with the aim of bolstering Liverpool’s title hopes while delivering another blow to Manchester United’s already difficult season.

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