"If you could talk about an issue not all of them have had a proper pre-season, or have been injured during the season, Slot said. So when three or four are injured you go back to 16 players. I'm a firm believer in the fact that 20-21 players are enough, but you have to keep them fit as we did last season."
"Slot has attempted to explain some of Liverpool's poor results and performances this season, though he insists he's not trying to make excuses for his team. See below as the Dutch tactician insists it's simply trickier having more players out injured, limiting his options whilst also putting more pressure on others to play more often, even with games every few days ? Arne Slot has admitted to having one major slice of luck with Liverpool in his first season? pic.twitter.com/M4ssnE0AXQ CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) October 31, 2025"
Arne Slot acknowledges that Liverpool have suffered more injuries in his second season, limiting selection and straining remaining players. He notes that Arsenal and Manchester City also experienced dips due to injuries last season while Liverpool kept key names fit during the title-winning campaign. Slot explains that losing three or four players effectively reduces the squad to around 16 available players and that a 20–21 player roster is sufficient only if fitness is maintained. He says keeping the whole group available has been more difficult this season and that fixture congestion with short rest periods has compounded the problem.
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