Liverpool players are used to pressure - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has emphasized his players’ resilience under pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park.

Liverpool lead the Premier League by seven points, though their recent 3-3 draw at Newcastle trimmed a nine-point gap over Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

Slot highlighted the constant expectation at a club like Liverpool to win and play attractive football, regardless of their league position. He believes his team thrives under this pressure, contrasting it with the challenge of battling relegation.

The derby will be Slot’s first as Liverpool boss and potentially the last at Goodison Park, with Everton moving to a new stadium next season. Slot called for "aggressive but smart" play, noting Everton’s strength in set-pieces. With 23 red cards in the derby’s history, tensions are expected to be high.