“Liverpool champion, it’s impossible to say that”, the shattering declaration

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By: Manu Tournoux

Despite Liverpool’s domination, Arne Slot remains cautious and recalls the vagaries of football.

Liverpool FC is riding on its great momentum. Leader of the Premier League with seven points ahead of its runner-up, Chelsea, and a game in hand, the Mersey club also dominates the league phase of the Champions League, ahead of FC Barcelona, ​​second three points behind. ‘gap.

The Reds also continue their journey in the Carabao Cup (English League Cup), where they will face Tottenham in the semi-final first leg on January 8, before playing three days later in a third round of the FA Cup (English Cup) against in Accrington. With such a record and a flamboyant Mohamed Salah, it is difficult to imagine Liverpool ending this season without winning at least one trophy, notably the much-awaited title of champion of England.

Caution is advised for Slot

Asked about Liverpool’s potential league title, Reds coach Arne Slot prefers to take a measured approach. So, ahead of the match against West Ham on Sunday, which will mark the end of the first half of the season, the Dutchman insists that nothing is taken for granted.

“If you’ve been in this sport for a long time like the players or me, you know that with 20 games remaining, it’s impossible to say that (for the title, editor’s note). There are still so many challenges to overcome. Only two months ago we were a point behind Manchester City and look what happened for them with injuries, bad luck and suspensions. It can happen to any team”tempered the 46-year-old tactician, who arrived last summer on the Liverpool bench.