Synopsis
Liverpool's recent victory against Brentford has sparked debate over their status in global football. While Thomas Frank praises the team, Arne Slot cautions against premature accolades, emphasizing the challenges ahead in the Champions League.Key Takeaways
- Liverpool secured a 2-0 win over Brentford.
- Thomas Frank labeled them as the current best team in the world.
- Arne Slot believes it's too early to make such claims.
- Liverpool leads the Premier League and UCL.
- They will face LOSC Lille next.
Liverpool, Jan 20 (NationPress) Following a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday, thanks to an injury-time double by substitute Darwin Nunez, head coach Thomas Frank declared Liverpool as the top team in the world at this moment. However, Arne Slot argues it is ‘far too early’ in the season to label his team as the best globally.
“His perspective holds weight for me because he has demonstrated at Brentford how effectively he can perform without spending exorbitant amounts. He consistently challenges top six teams, making it tough for them to play,” Slot expressed in a press conference. “Nonetheless, I believe it’s premature to make such assertions. The Champions League format is distinct, and we face numerous teams. Is it feasible to evaluate the league table in the Champions League? It’s quite challenging to assess. However, it’s always gratifying to receive praise from a manager who has established himself in the Premier League,” he remarked.
Liverpool, currently leading both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League standings, will aim to maintain their winning streak in European matches against LOSC Lille at Anfield on Wednesday (IST).
The French side is positioned third in Ligue 1 and eighth in the UCL standings. Managed by Paulo Fonseca, they are on the cusp of automatic qualification for the Round of 16 and will be looking to challenge the in-form side from Merseyside.
The Dutch head coach further stated he has been significantly impressed by their forthcoming opponents and anticipates a challenging match. “I am not surprised but rather impressed. I admired their manager Bruno Genesio during his time at Rennes and the way his squad performed. They’ve claimed victories over Atletico and Real Madrid, which did not surprise me; after watching several of their games, it’s evident they have earned every point,” he elaborated.
“It’s not as if they faced weak competition. They played against Sporting when Ruben Amorim was still there and have gone up against Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and now they’re up against us and my former club Feyenoord. Their fixtures have been tough, and that’s why I’m so impressed,” he added.
