Accrington FA Cup tie will 'feel like a Champions League final', says Slot

Arne Slot believes Liverpool's FA Cup third-round match against Accrington Stanley will be "like a Champions League final" for the lower-league side, adding that Accrington will be highly motivated.

He warned his players not to underestimate the occasion, as "every team that plays against us is a special occasion," especially for a team like Accrington. Slot emphasized the importance of being prepared for an intense opening 25-30 minutes.

Regarding team news, Slot confirmed rotation, with Jarell Quansah and Dominik Szoboszlai returning, and academy players Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha potentially featuring. He also noted summer signing Federico Chiesa's struggle for minutes, citing competition from Liverpool's star forwards: "He has to compete with Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Mo Salah."